Catalyst used in the 'catalytic converter' employed in automobile
exhaust line for complete combustion/oxidation of carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons is
(A) Alumina
(B) Platinum
(C) Vanadium pentoxide
(D) Iron oxide

1 Answer

Answer :

Option B

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