Consider the following statements: 1. Photochemical smog is called London smog which is produced when sunlight reacts with nitrogen oxides and at least one volatile organic compound (VOC) in the atmosphere. 2. Sulphurous smog is called Los Angeles smog which is caused by the high concentration of sulphur oxides in the atmosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Photochemical smog is called London smog which is produced when sunlight reacts with nitrogen oxides and at least one volatile organic compound (VOC) in the atmosphere.
2.Sulphurous smog is called Los Angeles smog which is caused by the high concentration of sulphur oxides in the atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: Photochemical smog- It is called Los Angeles smog which is produced when sunlight reacts with nitrogen oxides and at least one volatile organic compound (VOC) in the atmosphere.

Sunlight hits these chemicals, thus forming airborne particles and ground-level ozone or smog.
Sulphurous smog -It is called London smog which is caused by the high concentration of sulphur oxides in the atmosphere.

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