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Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?
Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?
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Secondary pollutants are formed through chemical reactions in the air, unlike primary pollutants, which are directly emitted.
Updated On: Mar 25, 2025
- Ozone
- CO\(_2\)
- CO
- SO\(_2\)
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Ozone is a secondary air pollutant. It is not directly emitted into the air but is formed through chemical reactions in the atmosphere involving primary pollutants like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.
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