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Which of the following device is used to remove over 99% particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant?
1)Electrostatic precipitator
2) Scrubber
3) Catalytic convertor
4) Trajectory separator

A

Catalytic converter

B

Water stream

C

Electrostatic precipitator

D

All the above.

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C
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