9701 MCQ Solution 59

Question 59: [Inorganic > Nitrogen and Sulphur]

Which pollutant is formed in the internal combustion engine and, if not removed by the catalytic converter, may become involved in the formation of acid rain?

A     C

B   C8H18

C    CO

D    NO

Reference: Past Exam Paper -June 2003 Paper 1 Q19

Solution 59:

Answer: D.

A cannot be answer because carbon is not involved in acid rain

B cannot be because octane is not involved in acid rain

C cannot be because CO is not involved in acid rain it just kills people directly

D is the answer because both of NO and SO2 become involved in formation of acid rain.