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How do catalytic converters work ?

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Platinum , palladium and rhodium metals act as catalysts in catalytic converters . Catalytic converters are fillted into carbons dioxise and water . Carbon monoxide and nitric oxide also change to `O_(2)` and `N_(2)` gases.
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