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Catalytic Converter converts harmfull gases (NO,CO,HC) into harmless gases
2NO + 2CO ----> 2CO2 +N2
2CO + O2 -----> 2CO2
HC + O2 ------>3CO2 +H2O
Reaction takes place at 500-800c.Steel helps to maintain this temp.
They are lined with Pd,Rh (Catayst)
A catalytic converter turns harmful gases into harmless gases. For example, Catalytic converters are used in Cars. Cars throw out Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen Dioxide. Both of these gases are harmful.
Catalytic converter oxidises Carbon Monoxide to Carbon Dioxide
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Reduces Nitrogen Dioxide to Nitrogen thus making these both gases harmless.
Yes yes i know all this , i just wanted to see how many knew that a catalytic conveter also converts unburnt hydro carbons into carbon dioxide and water
i did not know this until i came across a past paper which mentioned this , Hassan1233 is right he mentioned "HC + O2 ------>3CO2 +H2O" a medal to you man
I hope that anyone who did not know this now knows it HA!