JEE Main 2023 — Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2023 (01 Feb Shift 1)
Question
How can photochemical smog be controlled?
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Correct answer
CBy using catalytic converters in the automobiles/industry
Step-by-step explanation
Catalytic converters force and incompletely combusted hydrocarbons to react with a metal catalyst, typically platinum, to produce and . Additionally, catalytic converters reduce nitrogen oxides from exhaust gases into and , eliminating the cycle of ozone formation.
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