Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019148
What kind of carbon compounds are most likely to produce nitrogen oxides when combusted?
1
Oxygen-rich hydrocarbons
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Nitrogen-containing compounds
3
Saturated hydrocarbons
4
Non-carbon fuels
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Nitrogen-containing compounds
Solution:
Nitrogen-containing compounds, when burned, react with oxygen to produce nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are pollutants. Hydrocarbons do not inherently produce nitrogen oxides unless they contain nitrogen.
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