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The CO that is added up to the atmospher...

The CO that is added up to the atmosphere due to the incomplete combustion of fuels can be decreased by the

A

usage of scrubber

B

usage of electric precipitator

C

usage of catalytic convertor.

D

increasing greenery.

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The correct Answer is:
C

Catalytic convertors consist of ceramic honey comb like structures with platinum catalyst spread out. The increased surface area of the catalyst provides many reactive sites where the less oxidised products like CO and NO are converted to `CO_2` and `N_2` which are released into the atmosphere.
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