Name the pollutants found in the troposphere.
(N/A) Tropospheric pollution occurs due to the presence of undesirable solid or gaseous particles in the air. The major pollutants are categorized as follows:
$i$. Gaseous air pollutants: Oxides of sulphur $(SO_x)$,nitrogen $(NO_x)$,and carbon $(CO, CO_2)$,hydrogen sulphide $(H_2S)$,hydrocarbons,ozone $(O_3)$,and other oxidants.
$ii$. Particulate pollutants: These include dust,mist,fumes,smoke,and smog.
$i$. Gaseous air pollutants: Oxides of sulphur $(SO_x)$,nitrogen $(NO_x)$,and carbon $(CO, CO_2)$,hydrogen sulphide $(H_2S)$,hydrocarbons,ozone $(O_3)$,and other oxidants.
$ii$. Particulate pollutants: These include dust,mist,fumes,smoke,and smog.
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