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Presence of particulate matter in polluted air catalyses the oxidation of sulphur dioxide to:

A

Nitric oxide

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B

Hydrogen peroxide

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C

Dioxygen

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D

Sulphur trioxide

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Solution

The correct option is D
Sulphur trioxide

Presence of particulate matter in polluted air catalyse the oxidation of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide.

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