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JEE Main 2022 — Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)

Question

The photochemical smog does not generally contain

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CSO2

Step-by-step explanation

The major components of photochemical smog are nitrogen oxides, ozone O3, PAN (peroxyacetylnitrate), and chemical compounds that contain the-CHO group (aldehydes). PAN and aldehydes can cause eye irritation and plant damage if their concentrations are sufficiently high.

Classical smog occurs in a cool, humid climate. Its components include smoke, fog and sulphur dioxide. It is reducing in nature.

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