Answer: carbon monoxide.
- A pure oxygen gas
- B carbon monoxide
- C inert nitrogen gas
- D noble argon gas
Correct answer: B. carbon monoxide
Explanation: Incomplete combustion in engines releases carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas.
Classical smog is a reducing mixture of SO₂ and fog, while photochemical smog is an oxidising mixture generated by UV-driven reactions of NOx and hydrocarbons.
Concept context
Understand how human activities alter the atmosphere, water, and soil. Covers air pollutants, smog types, ozone depletion, acid rain, greenhouse effect, water and soil pollution, and the principles of green chemistry.