Which of the following is the most severe air pollutant? (A) Hydrocarbons (B) NOx (C) SO2 (D) CO

Which of the following is the most severe air pollutant?
(A) Hydrocarbons
(B) NOx
(C) SO2
(D) CO
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(B) NOx
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