Incomplete combustion of fuel such as petrol and diesel gives- nitrogen oxide
- sulphur dioxide
- carbon monooxide
- carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: (c) carbon monooxide
Explanation: Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels like wood, coal, kerosene, petrol and diesel.
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