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ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryAir PollutionMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Photochemical smog consists of excessive amount of X , in addition to aldehydes, ketones, peroxy acetyl nitrile (PAN), and so forth. X is:

Options:

Answer:
Solution:

Photochemical smog is formed in sunlight from NOₓ and hydrocarbons.
It contains oxidants like ozone (O₃) along with aldehydes, ketones, and PAN.
Among the given options, the major oxidising component is ozone (O₃).
Hence correct answer is (A) O₃.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Environmental ChemistrySubtopic:Air Pollution
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