alleryGround-level ozone forms mainly when NOx and VOCs react with:
ADense winter fog
BPresence of sunlight
CHeavy rainfall drops
DHigh air humidity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Presence of sunlight
Sunlight drives the photochemical reaction between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds to generate ozone.
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