Emission of dense white smoke out of the chimney of a thermal power
plant is an indication of the use of
(A) Less air for combustion
(B) Correct amount of air for combustion
(C) Too much air for combustion
(D) Pulverised coal in boilers

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Too much air for combustion

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