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JEE Main 2021Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (26 Feb Shift 1)

Question

The presence of ozone in troposphere:

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Correct answer
Dgenerates photochemical smog

Step-by-step explanation

The presence of ozone in troposphere generates photochemical smog.

Ozone acts as an important infrared absorber (greenhouse gas), particularly in the upper troposphere, and also is an absorber of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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