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Which of the following is called a secondary air pollutant?

  1. A
    Ammonia
  2. B
    Ozone
  3. C
    Carbon monoxide
  4. D
    Nitrogen dioxide

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Air pollutants are classified into two categories:
* Primary Pollutants: Emitted directly into the atmosphere from sources (e.g., Carbon monoxide (), Ammonia (), and Nitrogen dioxide ()).
Secondary Pollutants: Formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions between primary pollutants and environmental factors. *Ozone ()** is a classic secondary pollutant created when nitrogen oxides () and volatile organic compounds () react in the presence of sunlight.

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Which of the following is called a secondary air pollutant?
A
Ammonia
B
Ozone
C
Carbon monoxide
D
Nitrogen dioxide

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