In an electrostatic precipitator, the electrode wires produce a corona that releases which of the following to make dust particles get attracted to the collecting plates?

Electrons

The correct answer is Option (2) → Electrons

Electrostatic precipitator ,which can remove over 99 per cent particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant. It has electrode wires that are maintained at several thousand volts, which produce a corona that releases electrons. These electrons attach to dust particles giving them a net negative charge. The collecting plates are grounded and attract the charged dust particles. The velocity of air between the plates must be low enough to allow the dust to fall.