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Question
Incomplete combustion of fuel such as petrol and diesel gives
Options
nitrogen oxide
sulphur dioxide
carbon monooxide
carbon dioxide
Solution
carbon monooxide
Explanation -
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels like wood, coal, kerosene, petrol and diesel.
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