Catalytic converters are generally made from :
A. Alkaline metals
B. Hydrogen
C. Transition metals
D. Carbon
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Transition metals are used directly as catalysts in the anti–pollution catalytic converters in car exhausts. For example, expensive transition metals such as Platinum and rhodium are used in the catalytic converters in car exhausts to reduce the emission of carbon monoxide and nitrogen monoxide, which are converted to the non–polluting gases nitrogen and carbon dioxide. 2NO(g) + 2CO(g) ⇒ N2(g) + 2CO2(g)Related Questions on Chemistry
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A. electrons and neutrons
B. electrons and protons
C. protons and neutrons
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A. molality
B. molarity
C. normality
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