Question

Which of the following is not a common component of Photochemical Smog?
(a) Ozone
(b) Acrolein
(c) Peroxyacetyl nitrate
(d) Chlorofluorocarbons

Answer 1

Among the given, chlorofluorocarbons are the compounds that are responsible for ozone depletion which degrades ozone into molecular oxygen.

It is not a component of photochemical smog.

While other given compounds are the main components of photochemical smog.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A compound which is not a common component of Photochemical Smog is

(d) Chlorofluorocarbons

Explanation:

•Photochemical smog is caused by oxidized hydrocarbons and ozone in presence of humidity and sunlight.(b) Acrolein

(c) Peroxyacetyl nitrate are oxidized hydrocarbons so it is

(d) Chlorofluorocarbons that is not a common component of photochemical fog.

•The photochemical smog is more common in summer months. •Warmth, sunlight, humidity and little movement of air causes the pollutnats to react and form a haze close to the ground.

• It is extremely harmful to living orgdnisms.