Question

The most toxic metal pollutant of auto mobile exhaust is

  1. Copper
  2. Lead
  3. Cadmium
  4. Mercury

Answer:

Option B: Lead

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lead”.

The most toxic metal pollutant of automobile exhaust is: (2) Lead

Lead was historically used in gasoline as an anti-knock additive, but its use has been largely phased out due to its toxicity. However, lead contamination from older vehicles and other sources remains a concern in some areas.