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Which of the following is not a common component of photochemical smog?

A

Ozone

B

Acrolein

C

Peroxyacetyl nitrate

D

Chlorofluorocarbons

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The correct Answer is:
D
The oxidised hydrocarbons and ozone in the presence of humidity cause photochemical smog.
Hydrocabons `+O_(2),NO_(2),NO,O_(3) rarr` peroxide , formaldehyde, peroxyacetylnitrate (PAN) ,acrolein etc.
Hence chlorofluorocarbons are not common component of photochemical smog.
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