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How do automobiles filled with catalytic converters reduce air pollution ? Suggest the best fuel for such vehicles.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Catalytic Converters:** - Catalytic converters are devices installed in the exhaust systems of automobiles. Their primary function is to reduce harmful emissions from the vehicle's engine. **Hint:** Remember that catalytic converters are essential for transforming harmful gases into less harmful substances. 2. **Function of Catalytic Converters:** ...
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