The air over industrial cities has a usually higher amount of one of the following components than normal air. This component is:

Oxygen

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Argon

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is C
Carbon dioxide

Explanation:
The composition of air is Nitrogen (78%), Argon (0.90%), Carbon dioxide (0.03%) other gas (0.17%).
This composition of air changes due to an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide and the possible reason for this industrial air pollution.
Answer:
So, the correct option is Carbon dIoxide.

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