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A factory was started near a village. Suddenly villagers started feeling the presence of irriting vapour in the village and cases of headache, chest pain, cough, dryness of throat and breathing problems increased. Villagers blamed the emissions from the chimney of the factory for such problems. Explain what colud have happend. Give chemical reactions for the support of your explanation.

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