The pollutants released from oil refineries are:

Oxides of sulphur and hydrogen

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Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen

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Oxides of nitrogen and hydrogen

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Oxides of hydrogen and oxygen

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Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen

The pollutants released from oil refineries are primarily oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. They can cause multiple respiratory problems.

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