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Which one of the following statements regarding photochemical smog is not correct?
A
Photochemical smog does not cause irritation in eyes and throat
B
Carbon monoxide does not play any role in photochemical smog formation
C
Photochemical smog is an oxidizing agent in character
D
Photochemical smog is formed through photochemical reaction involving solar energy
Detailed Solution
Photochemical smog forms in sunlight from nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons, and contains ozone, PAN, acrolein and formaldehyde. It is oxidising in character.
Ozone and PAN are powerful eye irritants; ozone and nitric oxide irritate the nose and throat.
So the statement that it does not cause irritation in eyes and throat is not correct.
Ozone and PAN are powerful eye irritants; ozone and nitric oxide irritate the nose and throat.
So the statement that it does not cause irritation in eyes and throat is not correct.