Which of the following are responsible for the formation of photochemical smog ?
 1. Light intensity
 2. Ratio of hydrocarbons to nitric oxide
 3. CO2
 4. Hydrocarbon reactivity
 5. SO2
 (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 5 only

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Answer :

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

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