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JEE Main 201910 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2019
Date
10 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Environmental Chemistry

JEE Main 2019 · 10 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

Air pollution that occurs in sunlight is

Air pollution that occurs in sunlight is

Options

  1. AAcid rain
  2. BReducing smog
  3. CFog
  4. DOxidising smog

Correct answer

D. Oxidising smog

Step-by-step solution

Photochemical smog, also known as 'Oxidising smog' is an atmospheric condition that produces various unwanted effects such as eye irritation and poor visibility.

The main ingredients of photochemical smog include energy from sunlight, hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen.

The name 'Oxidising smog' is given because it contains high concentration of oxidising agents.
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