JEE Main 2021 — Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift
Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : An allotrope of oxygen is an important intermediate in the formation of reducing smog.
Statement II : Gases such as oxides of nitrogen and sulphur present in troposphere contribute to the formation of photochemical smog.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I : An allotrope of oxygen is an important intermediate in the formation of reducing smog.
Statement II : Gases such as oxides of nitrogen and sulphur present in troposphere contribute to the formation of photochemical smog.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
Step-by-step explanation
Reducing smog as is acts as reducing agent, the reducing character is due to presence of
sulphur dioxide and carbon particles.
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