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Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?

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a

CO

b

CO2

c

SO2

d

O3

answer is D.

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O3 is a secondary pollutant. Secondary pollutants are pollutants which form in the atmosphere. These pollutants are not emitted directly from a source (like vehicles or power plants). Ground-level ozone is a colorless and highly irritating gas that forms just above the earth's surface. It is called a "secondary" pollutant because it is produced when two primary pollutants (nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds) react in sunlight and stagnant air. 

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Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?