Which one of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
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- ADiesel
- BCoal
- CHydrogenCorrect
- DKerosene
Explanation
Hydrogen is considered the cleanest fuel because its combustion produces only water vapor as a byproduct. Unlike diesel, coal, and kerosene, which are fossil fuels, hydrogen does not release harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, or particulate matter into the atmosphere. Therefore, it causes the minimum environmental pollution among the given options.
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