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Air pollution that occurs in sunlight is
ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Acid rain
  • B Reducing smog
  • C Fog
  • D Oxidising smog
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The correct answer is: Oxidising smog
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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