Eye irritation is a common phenomenon during smog. It is mostly caused by: (A)…
2024
Eye irritation is a common phenomenon during smog. It is mostly caused by:
(A) Formaldehyde (B) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (C) Ozone (D) Acrolein
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
Only (A), (B) and (C)
- B.
Only (A), (B) and (D)
- C.
Only (C), (D) and (A)
- D.
Only (B), (C) and (D)
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Correct answer: D
Eye irritation during smog is primarily caused by Peroxyacetyl nitrate, Ozone, and Acrolein. These compounds are well-documented lachrymators found in photochemical smog, whereas Formaldehyde is less directly associated with this specific irritation.