Question

What is a catalytic convertor

Answer 1

• A catalytic converter refers to the device containing platinum, palladium and rhodium that is fitted in the automobiles.
• The major functions of catalytic converters in the automobile are:
• Complete oxidation of unburnt hydrocarbons.
• Oxidation of carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide.
• conversion of nitrogen oxides into nitrogen
• While using catalytic converters, we must not use gasoline with lead as lead inactivates the catalysis of converter.

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