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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

Which of the following is lung irritant?

  1. A CO
  2. B \(\mathrm{NO}_2\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CO}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CH}_4\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{NO}_2\)

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Chlorine, phosgene, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen, dioxide and ammonia may suddenly be released during industrial accidents and may irritate the lungs.