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QNEET-2022-Ch-398: NEET 2022 Chemistry - Class 11 NEET-2022-Ch-398 Solution: The pollution due to oxides of sulphur gets enhanced due to the …
The pollution due to oxides of sulphur gets enhanced due to the presence of: (a) particulate matter (b) ozone (c) hydrocarbons (d) hydrogen peroxide Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Multiple Choice Options
- A (a), (d) only
- B (a), (b), (d) only
- C (b), (c), (d) only
- D (a), (c), (d) only
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Presence of particulate matter in polluted air catalyzes the oxidation of SO 2 to SO 3
i.e., 2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g) _ 2SO 3 (g)
This reaction can also be promoted by O 3 and H 2 O 2 , as
SO 2 (g) + O 3 (g) _ SO 3 (g) + O 2 (g)
SO 2 (g) + H 2 O 2 (l) _ H 2 SO 4 (aq)