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Which of the following is the most major constituents of air pollutants ?

Correct answer: A. Oxides of sulphur

  • A. Oxides of sulphur
  • B. Oxides of nitrogen
  • C. Carbon monoxide
  • D. Hydrogen sulphide

Explanation

Oxides of sulphur, especially sulphur dioxide, are conventionally treated as major air-pollutant constituents because they are emitted in significant amounts from coal and oil combustion and cause widespread acid and respiratory pollution. The wording is broad, but option a matches the usual textbook classification used by this question.

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