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Why is it necessary to remove sulphur from petroleum products?

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • To reduce the emission of sulphur dioxide in exhaust fumes
  • To increase efficiency of automobiles engines
  • To use sulphur removed from petroleum for commercial purposes
  • To increase the life span of engine silencers
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Solution and Explanation

By removing sulphur from petrol and diesel, the emission of $SO_2$ can be reduced in exhaust. $SO_2$ is a very harmful air pollutant. It can damage the vegetation by causing chlorosis. It can cause acid rain (by forming $H_2SO_3$ and $H_2SO_4$), damaging buildings and plants. In human beings it causes irritation in eyes and damage to respiratory system (e.g., bronchitis).
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