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Which of the following is true about photochemical smog?

Option: 1

It is reducing in nature


Option: 2

It is formed in water


Option: 3

It is a mixture of smoke and fog and Sulphur dioxide


Option: 4

It causes irritation in eyes


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As we have learnt,

Photochemical smog is an oxidising smog formed in warm, dry and sunny climate. Its main constituents are Nitrogen oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons, Ozone, formaldehyde and Peroxy acetyl nitrate.

It causes irritation in the eyes.

\mathrm{SO_2} is a component of classical smog and not Photochemical Smog.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (4)

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