Which of the following is considered a 'secondary' air pollutant?
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Correct answer: Tropospheric ozone (O₃)
Secondary pollutants are not emitted directly from sources but form in the atmosphere through chemical reactions between primary pollutants and other atmospheric components. Ozone (O₃) is a classic example formed in the presence of sunlight.
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