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Name two metals used in a catalytic converter. How do they help in keeping the environment clean ?

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Platinum-palladuim and Rhodium. The catalyst converts unburnt hydrocarbons into water and carbondioxide and carbon monoxide is charged to carbondioxide and nitric oxide to nitrogen gas.
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