Question

According to origin, identify the secondary air pollutant.

• A. Ozone
• B. $S{O}_2$
• C. Ash
• D. Radioactive compound

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

• On the basis of the origin, there are different types of air pollutants.
• The primary pollutant is directly released into the atmosphere from the wastes. The secondary pollutants are produced due to the reaction of the primary pollutant with some other gases.
• The ozone is considered as the secondary air pollutant because it is formed due to the interaction of the volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere.
• Thus, the correct answer is option C.