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Air (Air Pollutants (Carbon Monoxide (Released due to incomplete…
Air
Air Pollutants
Carbon Monoxide
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Forms with haemoglobin in blood, depriving cells of oxygen, leads to headaches, fatigue or death
Sulfur dioxide
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Causes acid rain, respiratory problems & irritation on eyes
Nitrogen dioxide
Forms at high temperatures, such as in a combustion engine or lightning
Causes acid rain, irritates lung tissues & eyes
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Ozone
Produced at ground level due to reaction of nitrogen oxides & unburnt hydrocarbons in presence of sunlight
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Catalytic converter
Device to convert harmful air pollutants to harmless substances before the exhaust gas from motor vehicles is released to the air
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