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Read the following statements regarding the PAN (peroxyacyl nitrates) and select the correct ones 

1) It is a secondary pollutant present in photochemical smog 

2) It is produced by photochemical reaction b/w hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight or UV lights 

3) It is thermally unstable and decomposes into peroxythanoyl radicals and nitrogen dioxide gas 

4) It is a lachrymatory substance , causing irritation of eyes 

Option: 1

1 and 2 


Option: 2

3 and 4 


Option: 3

1, 2 and 3 


Option: 4

1 ,2 , 3 and 4 


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As we have already discussed in Description of Air Pollutants from Man made Sources -

 

 

Air Pollutants -

The common air pollutants are : Dust, Smoke, Carbon monoxide (CO), Ammonia (NH3), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Hydrogen cyanide, Hydrogen fluorides, Chlorines, Phosgenes, Arsines, Aldehydes, Ozone, Ionising and radiations.

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COis not a normal air pollutant. There is 0.03% CO2 in the air its higher percentage is the cause of green house effect.

Hence, the correct option is (d). 

 

 

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