MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryPrevious Year Questions
Which one of the following is not a common component of photochemical smog? (CBSE AIPMT 2014)
A.Ozone
B.Acrolein
C.Peroxyacetyl nitrate
D.Chlorofluorocarbons✓ Correct
Explanation
Among the given components, chlorofluorocarbons are responsible for ozone depletion which degrades ozone ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 24 into molecular oxygen. It is not a component of photochemical smog. While other given compounds are the main components of photochemical smog, inorganic gases and organic hydroperoxides, like PAN, PBN, PPN etc.
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