Question:

Which of the following is a secondary pollutant

Updated On: Jul 12, 2022
  • PAN
  • Paniculate matter
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Chlorofluorocarbons
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Secondary pollutant is formed from a primary one through change or reaction. The secondary pollutant are more toxic than primary ones. Nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons react photochemically to produce peroxyacyl nitrates and ozone. Peroxyacyl nitrates are produced due to photochemical reactions between nitrogen oxides and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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