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Which of the following constituent of photochemical smog causes the bronzing of plants?

(a) PBN

(b) PAN

(c) PFN

(d) Ketones

This question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This question is from Particulates topic in portion Particulates, Acid Rain & Aerosols of Environmental Engineering

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The correct option is (b) PAN

To elaborate: Peroxy-acetyl-nitrate is known to have sever effects on plants and causes it’s surface to bronze and glaze.

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