41. A powerful eye irritant present in smog is A.Nitric oxide B.Sulphur dioxide C.Peroxyacetyl nitrate D.Carbon dioxide
Answer: Option C Solution: Peroxyacetyl nitrate is a secondary pollutant present in photochemical smog. It is thermally unstable and decomposes into peroxyethanoyl radicals and nitrogen dioxide gas. It is a lachrymatory substance.
