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Nitrogen oxides and volatile compounds react in the presence of heat and sunlight to form ___.

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One of the major environmental issues we are facing today is photochemical smog. It is formed by the reaction of nitrogen oxides and volatile compounds in the presence of heat and sunlight. This has a variety of negative effects on our lungs.

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