Which one of the following statements regarding photochemical smog is not correct?
Carbon monoxide does not play any role in photochemical smog formation
Photochemical smog is an oxidising agent in character
Photochemical smog is formed through photochemical reaction involving solar energy.
Photochemical smog does not cause irritation in eyes and throat.
As discussed in
Harmful effects of Photochemical smog -
Ozone and PAN are power eye irritant. Ozone and nitric acid causes dryness of throat, headache, chest pain, cough, difficulty in breathing.Causes extensive damage to plants, corrosion of metals, buildings, rubber, etc.
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Photochemical is a strong eye and throat irritant.
Option 1)
Carbon monoxide does not play any role in photochemical smog formation
Incorrect
Option 2)
Photochemical smog is an oxidising agent in character
Incorrect
Option 3)
Photochemical smog is formed through photochemical reaction involving solar energy.
Incorrect
Option 4)
Photochemical smog does not cause irritation in eyes and throat.
Correct