What are essential for the formation of photochemical smog? A. Oxides of sulphur B. Oxides of Nitrogen C. Volatile Organic Compounds D. Water Vapour E. Sunlight Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

What are essential for the formation of photochemical smog? A. Oxides of sulphur B. Oxides of Nitrogen C. Volatile Organic Compounds D. Water Vapour E. Sunlight Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer B, C and E only

Photochemical fog has a variety of detrimental consequences for both the environment and people. 

Key Points

  • Photochemical smog is a brownish-grey cloud formed by the action of UV light on a polluted atmosphere including hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.
  • Temperature inversion traps anthropogenic air pollutants, primarily ozone, nitric acid, and organic chemicals near the ground.
  • These contaminants, as well as others, have the potential to harm humans and plants.
  • Due to some of its gaseous components, photochemical smog frequently has a disagreeable odor.

Therefore, Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, and End are essential for the formation of photochemical smog.

Additional Information

  • NO2 molecule is known to undergo a complex series of hydrocarbon processes when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, resulting in the photochemical smog components.
  • contaminants are also emitted naturally as a result of occurrences such as volcano eruptions and forest fires.

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