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Air pollution that occurs in sunlight is: (1) oxidising smog (2) reducing smog (3) fog (4) acid rain

1. (1) oxidising smog
2. (2) reducing smog
3. (3) fog
4. (4) acid rain

Correct answer: (1) oxidising smog

Solution

Oxidising smog, also known as photochemical smog, forms when sunlight reacts with pollutants like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, leading to the production of ozone and other harmful substances in the atmosphere.

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