Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles to reduce emission of harmful gases. Catalytic convertes change unburnt hydrocarbons into

Options

A. carbon dioxide and water
B. carbon monooxide
C. methane
D. carbon dioxide and methane.

Answer

A

Explanation

Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles for reducing emission of poisonous gases. Rhodium and Platinum-Palladium are examples of catalyst used in catalytic converters. They convert unburnt hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water and carbon monoxids and nitric oxide `CO_(2)` and `N_(2)` gas respectively.