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Which of the following air pollutants is produced from the incomplete burning of vehicle fuels?

A

Carbon monoxide

B

Carbon dioxide

C

Sulphur trioxide

D

Sulphur dioxide

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks us to identify which air pollutant is produced from the incomplete burning of vehicle fuels. 2. **Identifying Vehicle Fuels**: Vehicle fuels primarily include petrol and diesel, both of which are derived from petroleum. These fuels are used in internal combustion engines. 3. **Understanding Incomplete Combustion**: Incomplete combustion occurs when there is not enough oxygen to allow the fuel to react completely. This can lead to the production of various pollutants. 4. **Identifying Common Air Pollutants**: The options provided are: - Carbon monoxide (CO) - Carbon dioxide (CO2) - Sulphur dioxide (SO2) - Sulphur trioxide (SO3) 5. **Analyzing the Pollutants**: - **Carbon monoxide (CO)**: This is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced when carbon-containing fuels are burned incompletely. It is particularly dangerous because it can bind to hemoglobin in the blood more effectively than oxygen, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen. - **Carbon dioxide (CO2)**: This is produced during complete combustion and is not a direct result of incomplete combustion. - **Sulphur dioxide (SO2)**: This is produced from the burning of fossil fuels that contain sulfur, but it is not specifically related to incomplete combustion of vehicle fuels. - **Sulphur trioxide (SO3)**: This is also related to the combustion of sulfur-containing fuels but is not produced from incomplete combustion. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the air pollutant that is produced from the incomplete burning of vehicle fuels is **carbon monoxide (CO)**. ### Final Answer: The air pollutant produced from the incomplete burning of vehicle fuels is **carbon monoxide (CO)**. ---
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