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Why 'photochemical smog' is so called ?...

Why 'photochemical smog' is so called ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Photochemical Smog**: Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution that is formed when sunlight reacts with pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the atmosphere. 2. **Role of Sunlight**: The term "photochemical" indicates that the formation of this smog is initiated by light, particularly sunlight. The prefix "photo-" refers to light, and "chemical" refers to the chemical reactions that occur. ...
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