Living in the atmosphere of CO is dangerous because it : 

1. Combines with Opresent inside to form CO2

2. Reduces organic matter of tissues.

3. Combines with haemoglobin and makes it incapable to absorb oxygen.

4. Dilutes the blood.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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The correct statement(s) regarding photochemical smog is/are:

1. It occurs in a dry, sunny climate.
2. It is oxidizing in nature.
3. It is composed of  PAN, acrolein, formaldehyde, nitrogen oxide, and ozone.
4. All of the above.

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The reaction/s involved during the formation of photochemical smog are:

\(1. \space NO_2(g) \rightarrow NO(g) + \stackrel{\cdot}{O(g)}\)

\(2. \stackrel{\cdot}{O(g)} + O_2(g) \rightarrow O_3(g)\)

\(3.\space O_3(g) + NO(g) \rightarrow NO_2(g) + O_2(g)\)

4. All of the above

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The incorrect statement about carbon monoxide is-

1. It reduces the oxygen-carrying ability of blood.
2. The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to CO) is less stable than oxyhaemoglobin.
3. It is produced due to incomplete combustion.
4. It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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A factory was started near a village. Suddenly villagers started feeling the presence of irritating vapors in the village and cases of headache, chest pain, cough, dryness of throat, and breathing problems increased. Villagers blamed the emissions from the chimney of the factory for such problems. This is : 

1. Due to the burning of fossil fuels such as gasoline, coal, natural gas, etc.

2. Due to the burning of toxic soil.

3. Due to the burning of white Phosphorus in soil.

4. Due to Excessive sound pollution.

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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A gas that is not common component of photochemical smog is-

1. Ozone

2. Acrolein

3. Peroxyacetyl nitrate

4. Chlorofluorocarbons

Subtopic:  Air Pollution - Smog |
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