2025 · Q26
Which one among the following are the primary reactants of photochemical smog?
General ScienceEnvironment and pollution
- ASulphur Hexafluoride and Soot
- BCarbon Monoxide and Ozone
- CNitric Oxide and Unburnt Hydrocarbons
- DPeroxy Radicals and Sub-oxides
Explanation
Photochemical smog forms when nitrogen oxides (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide) and unburnt hydrocarbons (volatile organic compounds) react in sunlight, producing ozone and PAN. Sulphur hexafluoride and soot relate to industrial pollution, while carbon monoxide plus ozone and peroxy radicals are products or secondary species, not the primary reactants.