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What is the primary pollutant in 'Photochemical Smog' that causes eye irritation?
ACarbon dioxide
BPAN (Peroxyacetyl nitrate)
CNitrogen gas
DArgon
✓ Correct Answer: B — PAN (Peroxyacetyl nitrate)
PAN is a powerful lachrymator (tear producer) found in photochemical smog.
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