Chemistry
Explain the basic function of a catalytic converter in an internal combustion engine.
Pollution
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Answer
The basic function of a catalytic converter in internal combustion engine is to help reduce pollution.
The reduction catalyst [Pt/Pd] in a converter separates the nitrogen atom from NO and NO2 molecules freeing oxygen in the form of O2 molecule.
2NO ⟶ N2 + O2
2NO2 ⟶ N2 + 2O2
Thus, the oxides of nitrogen which are pollutants are converted to free nitrogen.
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