What is meant by the term “close-coupled catalytic converters”? A. The NO x reduction bed is located immediately downstream of the CO/HC oxidizing bed. B. The catalytic converters are mounted directly...

What is meant by the term “close-coupled catalytic converters”?

A. The NO_x
reduction bed is located immediately downstream of the CO/HC oxidizing bed.

B. The catalytic converters are mounted directly adjacent to the exhaust manifolds.

C. The NO_x
reduction bed is located immediately upstream of the muffler, and the CO/ HC oxidizing bed is located immediately downstream of the muffler.

D. The CO/HC oxidizing bed is located immediately upstream of the muffler, and the NO_x
reduction bed is located immediately downstream of the muffler.