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Read the following statements carefully.
(i) An electrostatic precipitator removes particulate matter by imposing negative charge on them.
(ii) Catalytic converters convert unburnt hydrocarbons into `CO_(2)` and water.
(iii) Peroxyacyl nitrates (PAN) is a secondary pollutant.
(iv) DDT is a non-biodegradable pollutant.
Which of the above statements are incorrect ?

A

(i) and (ii)

B

(iii) and (iv)

C

(i) and (iii)

D

None of these

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D
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