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← ScienceWhich mechanism reduces nitric oxide (NO) emissions in catalytic converters of combustion engines?
A)Selective catalytic reduction by NH3✓
B)Increased air-fuel ratio creating extra oxygen
C)Water injection cooling exhaust gases
D)Lean NOx traps using barium oxide
💡 Explanation
When combustion occurs, high temperatures generate NO, which is then reduced via selective catalytic reduction (SCR). The catalyst facilitates the reaction of NO with NH3 to form N2 and H2O. Therefore, through SCR, NO emissions are reduced rather than through air-fuel adjustments, cooling, or lean NOx traps which involve alternative chemical reactions.
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