Photochemical smog is caused by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on atmosphere polluted with hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen especially from automobile exhaust. Smog can occur both during the day and at night but photochemical smog only happens in the presence of sunlight. Photochemical smog is a widespread problem all over the world as industrial and vehicular emissions increase day by day.
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