Chemistry
Answer
A pollutant that is a combination of oxides of nitrogen and sulphur and of partially oxidized hydrocarbons and their derivatives produced by industries and automobiles forms a dark, thick, dust and soot laden fog and is known as smog.
Smog is noxious and irritating. It reduces visibility, induces respiratory troubles, and can cause death by suffocation.
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