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Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles to reduce emission of harmful gases. Catalytic convertes change unburnt hydrocarbons into

A

carbon dioxide and water

B

carbon monooxide

C

methane

D

carbon dioxide and methane.

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Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles for reducing emission of poisonous gases. Rhodium and Platinum-Palladium are examples of catalyst used in catalytic converters. They convert unburnt hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water and carbon monoxids and nitric oxide `CO_(2)` and `N_(2)` gas respectively.
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