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What is the MOST important advantage of using ethanol as a fuel

for vehicles?
A. Ethanol reduces air pollution.
B. Ethanol mixes well with gasoline.
C. Making ethanol uses up plant products.
D. Making ethanol provides income for growers.

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Answer:

The correct answer is - A. Ethanol reduces air pollution.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ethanol is believed to be better fuel for the environment than other petroleum fuels. Ethanol emits lower carbon dioxide as it is clean smokeless fuel, and produces less or the same oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons.

It is produced by the process of fermentation of molasses by yeast. Mixing it with the other fuels is found to be CO2 reduces by 30% of emissions to the atmosphere.

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