Which of the following statement(s) is not correct?

Options

ASuspended particulate matter is an important pollutant released by diesel vehicles
BSoot particles (size $\lt 5 \mu$ ) cause fibrosis of the lung living
C $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ particulates have size of $500-1000 \mathrm{~nm}$
DPhotochemical smog is formed by oxides of sulphur, smoke and dust particles

Correct answer

D. Photochemical smog is formed by oxides of sulphur, smoke and dust particles

Step-by-step solution

When climate is warm, dry and sunny, the oxides of nitrogen and unsaturated hydrocarbons are converted in the components such as PAN, formaldehyde which form photochemical song, by the action of sunlight.

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