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Which of the following chemical is responsible for London smog episode?

(a) Sulphur dioxide

(b) Sulphur

(c) Sulphur trioxide

(d) Sulphur oxide

The question was asked in an internship interview.

My question comes from Risk Management in section Risk Management of Hazardous Waste Management

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The correct choice is (a) Sulphur dioxide

The best I can explain: Severe air-pollution with sulphur dioxide  and suspended particulate matter (SPM) caused London smog episode in 1952. Increase in heart and lung disease manifestations was reported.

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