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Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is a major contributor to photochemical smog?

Option: 1

Nitrogen monoxide

 


Option: 2

Nitrogen dioxide 
 


Option: 3

Nitrous oxide 

 


Option: 4

Nitrogen trioxide 


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Correct Option B

The correct answer is (B) Nitrogen dioxide. Nitrogen dioxide is a major contributor to photochemical smog, which is a type of air pollution that is formed by the reaction of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the presence of sunlight. Nitrogen monoxide is also a contributor to photochemical smog, but to a lesser extent. Nitrous oxide and nitrogen trioxide are not significant contributors to photochemical smog. Hence option B is the correct answer.

Option (A) is incorrect because nitrogen monoxide is also a contributor to photochemical smog, but to a lesser extent.  Hence option A is incorrect.

Option (C) is incorrect because nitrous oxide and nitrogen trioxide are not significant contributors to photochemical smog. . Hence option C is incorrect.

Option (D) is incorrect because nitrous oxide and nitrogen trioxide are not significant contributors to photochemical smog.  Hence option D is incorrect.

 

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