2020 · Q12
Which one of the following is not a component of photochemical smog?
general-sciencechemistry
- AOzone
- BPeroxyacetyl nitrate
- CPolyaromatic hydrocarbons
- DNitric oxide
Explanation
Photochemical smog forms when sunlight acts on nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, producing ozone, peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) and nitrogen dioxide derivatives — so A, B and D are genuine components. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons are combustion pollutants associated with particulates and tar, not components of photochemical smog.