Single Choice

Photochemical smog was first observed in:

ALondon
BLos Angeles
Correct Answer
CParis
DTokyo

Solution

Photochemical smog was first observed in Los Angeles in the 1940s. A photochemical smog is the chemical reaction of sunlight, nitrogen oxides $$(NO_x)$$ and volatile organic compounds $$(VOCs)$$ in the atmosphere, which leaves airborne particles (called particulate matter) and ground-level ozone. Option B is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Photochemical smog pollution does not contain:

Physical World

What is smog? How is classical smog different from photo chemical smog?

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Peoxyacetyl nitrate (PAN), an eye irritant is produced by :

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Photochemical smog consists of excessive amount of $$X$$, in addition to aldehydes, ketones, peroxy acetyl nitrile (PAN), and so forth. $$X$$ is:

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The molecule that has minimum/no role in the formation of photochemical smog is:

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The compound that is not a common component of photochemical smog is:

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The primary pollutant that leads to photochemical smog is :

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Which one of the following is not a common component of Photochemical Smog?

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Which of the following statements about photochemical smog is wrong?

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Which of the following statement about photochemical smog is wrong?

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