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The pollution due to oxides of sulphur gets enhanced due to the presence of:Particulate matterOzoneHydrocarbonsHydrogen peroxideChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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To solve this problem, we need to understand how the presence of certain substances can enhance the pollution caused by oxides of sulfur.Oxides of sulfur, such as and are significant air pollutants. Their effects can be exacerbated by the presence of other substances.Let's analyze each option:⢠Particulate matter: - Particulate matter can act as a surface for the adsorption of sulfur oxides, leading to the formation of acid aerosols. - This enhances the pollution potential of sulfur oxides by increasing their residence time in the atmosphere.⢠Ozone: - Ozone can react with sulfur dioxide to form sulfur trioxide, which can further react with water to form sulfuric acid. - This process increases the acidity of the atmosphere and contributes to acid rain.⢠Hydrocarbons: - Hydrocarbons can participate in photochemical reactions that produce secondary pollutants, but they do not directly enhance sulfur oxide pollution.⢠Hydrogen peroxide: - Hydrogen peroxide can oxidize sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide, which then forms sulfuric acid. - This reaction contributes to acid rain and increases the environmental impact of sulfur oxides.Based on this analysis, the substances that enhance the pollution due to oxides of sulfur are:⢠Particulate matter (a)⢠Ozone (b)⢠Hydrogen peroxide (d)Therefore, the correct option is Option 2: (a), (b), (d) only.
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