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Question
Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?
Explanation
Secondary pollutants form in atmosphere via chemical reactions of primary emissions. Tropospheric ozone arises from photochemical oxidation of NOx and VOCs under sunlight, not directly emitted. Sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide are primary pollutants released directly from combustion sources.
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