Question

If motor vehicles are equipped with catalytic converter the pollution rate can be reduced.

1. Give reason.

2. Catalytic converters have its limitations. Mention the limitations.

Answer 1

1. Catalytic converters are used in motor vehicles to reduce pollutants. Catalytic converters convert unburnt hydrocarbons into CO₂ and water. The catalytic converter uses expensive metals like Platinum, Palladium or rhodium as catalysts.

2. These catalysts are inactivated if leaded petrol is used.