Ozone is an air pollutant that is a major component of:

Photochemical smog

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The correct option is A Photochemical smog
At ground level, ozone is an air pollutant that is a major component of photochemical smog which is dangerous for both humans and plants.
It causes nose and throat irritation. In high concentration, it can cause headache, chest pain, dryness of the throat, cough and difficult in breathing. Ozone is also an eye irritant.

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