Question
Chemistry Question on Environmental Chemistry
Photochemical smog found mainly in
A
Industrial area
B
Marshy place
C
Hilly area of Himachal
D
Cold humid climate
Answer
Industrial area
Explanation
Solution
Photochemical smog found mainly in Industrial area , it is formed when airborne pollutants react with sunlight. Chemicals such as hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides react with sunlight in the air to form fog. Photochemical fog is common in all sunny, dry cities. This is because too much sunlight in the summer produces chemicals that cause smoke.