Which of the following plants does not emit appreciable amount of
SO2
in atmosphere?
(A) Thermal power plant
(B) Petroleum refinery
(C) Nitric acid plant
(D) Sulphuric acid plant

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Nitric acid plant

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