Photochemical smog is a unique type of air pollution which is caused by reactions between sunlight and pollutants like hydrocarbons and nitrogen dioxide.
Although photochemical smog is often invisible, it can be extremely harmful, leading to irritations of the respiratory tract and eyes.
Therefore, correct option is C.
Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
Ozone layer of upper atmosphere is being destroyed by
(a) SO2
(b) photochemical oxidants
(c) CFC's
(d) smog
View Solution
Q2
Which one of the following statements regarding photochemical smog is not correct?
View Solution
Q3
Photochemical smog occurs in a warm, dry and sunny climate. One of the following is not amongst the components of components of photochemical smog. Identify it
View Solution
Q4
Match the following:
List - I
List - II
A.
Green house gas
1.
CO
B.
Silent killer gas
2.
CO2
C.
Photochemical smog
3.
CFCs
D.
Acid rain
4.
O3,NO2
5.
N2O5,SO3
View Solution
Q5
NO2 is involved in the production of one of the most unpleasant of all chemicals present in photochemical smog. It is known as: