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Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?

A

Aerosol

B

CO

C

PAN

D

`CO_(2)`

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C
PAN (Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate) is secondary pollutant. Pollutants formed by the chemical interaction of primary pollutants with atmospheric gas and moisture, often catalysed by sunlight are called secondary pollutants.
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