Which of the following is most harmful pollutant?
(a) NO₂ (b) CO₂
(c) SO₂ (d) CO
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i feel the answer is SO2.............
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The most harmful pollutant is SO₂.
Explanation:
- Sulfur dioxide produces smog.
- In plants, it causes the destruction of chlorophyll.
- In human, it creates eye irritations, damages the respiratory tract, produces asthma.
- High concentrations can result in breathing problem for asthmatics that are active outdoors.
- Nearly 99 % of industrial emissions occurs due to presence of SO₂ in the form of generating electricity from coal or gas.
- Inactive volcanoes is a main component of volcanic eruptions. But even on planets like Venus or Mars SO₂ is present.
- This is a toxic gas and by breathing SO₂ for 15 minutes it leads to the consequences like shortness of breath, sneezing or coughing.
- The presence of SO₂ in the environment may produce haze and reduce visibility in open spaces.
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