Peroxyacyl nitrates (PANs) are secondary pollutants formed in the atmosphere through photochemical reactions involving nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. PANs are known lachrymators, meaning they cause irritation to the eyes, leading to watering and pain. They also affect the respiratory system and damage vegetation.
The damage induced by PAN is
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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