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PAN is formed...

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PAN is formed through photochemical reactions between

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Sulphur oxides and hydrocarbons

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Nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons

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Nitrogen oxides & $O_{3}$

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$C F C l_{3}$ & $O_{3}$

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Solution

The correct option is B
Nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons

Nitrogen oxides + hydro carbons + UV $\to$ PAN (Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate) + $O_{3}$

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