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Which of the following statements about photochemical smog is wrong ?

A

It has concentration of oxidising agents

B

It has low concetration of oxdising agent

C

It can be controlled by controlling the release `NO_(2)`, hydrocarbon, ozone etc.

D

Plantation of some plants like pinus helps in controlling phochemical smog

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B
Photochemical smog or Los Angles somg was first observed in Los angles in 1950. It is formed due to photochemical reactions taking place when air contain `NO_(2)` and hydrocarbons.
The concentration produce irritation in the eyes. Photochemical smog has high concentrationi of oxidants such as `O_(3)`, organic oxident etc.
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