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Peroxyacyl nitrates (PAN) are formed th...

Peroxyacyl nitrates (PAN) are formed through photo-chemical reactions between

A

sulphur oxides and hydrocarbons

B

nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons

C

nitrogen oxides and `O_(3)`

D

`CFCI_(3) " and " O_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Peroxyacyl nitrate (PAN) is produced due to reaction between `NO_(X)` and hydrocarbons under effect of UV-radiation of sunlight.
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