JEE PYQ: Environmental Chemistry Question 25
Question 25 - 2019 (12 Apr Shift 1)
The correct set of species responsible for the photochemical smog is:
(1) $\text{N}_2$, $\text{NO}_2$ and hydrocarbons
(2) $\text{CO}_2$, $\text{NO}_2$, $\text{SO}_2$ and hydrocarbons
(3) NO, $\text{NO}_2$, $\text{O}_3$ and hydrocarbons
(4) $\text{N}_2$, $\text{O}_2$, $\text{O}_3$ and hydrocarbons
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Photochemical smog contains oxides of nitrogen, ozone and hydrocarbons. It is also called oxidation smog.