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Photochemical smog is ____ in character while classical smog is _____ in character.

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oxidising, reducing
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reducing, oxidising
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oxidising,oxidising
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reducing, reducing
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Solution

The correct option is B oxidising, reducing
Photochemical smog is sometimes called as Oxidizing smog as it contains high concentrations of oxidizing agents like Ozone, HNO3 whereas Classical Smog is called Reducing as it contains high concentrations of sulphur dioxide, which is a reducing agent.

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