Environmental Chemistry Question 4

Question: Which of the following statements is true about photochemical smog-

Options:

A) It is reducing in nature.

B) It is formed in winter.

C) It is a sulphurous smog.

D) Components of the smog, NO and $ O_3 $ , irritate the nose and throat and their high concentration causes headache, chest pain, dryness of the throat, cough and difficulty in breathing.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Photochemical smog occurs in warm, dry and sunny climate. It has high concentration of NO, $ NO_2 $ and $ O_3 $ . Their low concentration causes irritation in nose and throat and their high concentration causes headache, chest pain, cough and difficulty in breathing.