Q. Most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust is

A) Cadmium
B) Lead
C) Mercury
D) Copper
Explanation

Automobiles burn petroleum inefficiently causing 80% of air pollution and 75% of noise pollution. Automobile exhausts consists of hydrocarbon (13.7%), carbon monoxide (77.2%), nitrogen oxides (7.7%), sulphur oxides, ammonia, aldehydes and lead (90% of total lead poisoning). Lead is present in the form of Pb $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{4}$and $\left( C_{2}H_{5} \right)_{4}$as anti-knock agent in automobiles exhaust. It interferes with oxygen and glucose metabolism, haeme synthesis and damages the vital organs of body.

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.