Ozone, PAN, and small amounts of other oxidating pollutants are the ingredients of photochemical smog and grouped under a single heading called ____. A)NO_x compounds B)volatile organic compounds C)hydrocarbons D)radicals E)photochemical oxidants

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Photochemical oxidants, including ozone and PAN (Peroxyacetyl nitrate), are key components of photochemical smog. These substances are formed by the action of sunlight on pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere.

Ozone, PAN, and Small Amounts of Other Oxidating Pollutants Are