Photochemical smog (NO_x + VOC)

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the atmospheric-chemistry subtree

Sunlight-driven oxidation of VOCs in NO_x-rich air yields ozone and PAN: RO₂ + NO → RO + NO₂; NO₂ + hν → NO + O; O + O₂ + M → O₃. PM₂.₅ and O₃ are the primary harmful products.

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