What gas is produced naturally in the stratosphere and is also a primary component of photochemical smog in polluted air at the surface?
A)carbon dioxide
B)carbon monoxide
C)ozone
D)nitrogen dioxide
E)hydrocarbons

Question

What gas is produced naturally in the stratosphere and is also a primary component of photochemical smog in polluted air at the surface?
A)carbon dioxide
B)carbon monoxide
C)​ozone
D)​nitrogen dioxide
E)​hydrocarbons

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ozone is naturally produced in the stratosphere where it acts as a protective layer for the Earth's surface. However, ozone also forms in polluted air at the surface as a result of photochemical reactions involving nitrogen oxides and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from human activities, leading to the formation of photochemical smog.

What Gas Is Produced Naturally in the Stratosphere and Is