Cooking with solid fuel on open fires or traditional stoves results in high levels of indoor air pollution. The indoor smoke contains a range of health-damaging pollutants, which include the following except :

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Cooking with solid fuel on open fires or traditional stoves results in high levels of indoor air pollution. The indoor smoke contains a range of health-damaging pollutants, which include the following except :

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Science

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IES

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Cooking with solid fuel on open fires or traditional stoves can lead to high levels of indoor air pollution. This is because the smoke produced during this process contains various harmful pollutants. The question asks us to identify the pollutant that is not a part of the health-damaging pollutants found in indoor smoke.

Option 1: Benzopyrenes. These are chemical compounds that are found in coal tar and tobacco smoke. They are known to be carcinogenic and can cause various health issues, including cancer. Therefore, benzopyrenes are indeed a part of the health-damaging pollutants present in indoor smoke.

Option 2: Carbon monoxide. This is a poisonous gas that is produced during the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels like wood and coal. When inhaled, carbon monoxide can interfere with the body`s ability to transport oxygen, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. Thus, carbon monoxide is another health-damaging pollutant found in indoor smoke.

Option 3: Lead oxide. This option is correct according to the question. Lead oxide, also known as lead(II) oxide or litharge, is not typically a pollutant found in indoor smoke. Lead oxide is more commonly associated with lead-based paints and industrial activities.

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