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Q. Which one of the following statements regarding photochemical smog is not correct?

AIPMTAIPMT 2012Environmental Chemistry

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Photochemical smog is formed in warm and sunny climate during day time by the action of sunlight on primary pollutants. It contains nitrogen oxides, ozone, PAN, etc., which are oxidising in nature. So, photochemical smog is an oxidising agent in character. It causes irritation in eyes and throat.