Physics · Environmental Science
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are of great environmental concern primarily because:
- 1They are less soluble in water.
- 2They contribute to a general increase in reactive hydrocarbons in the atmosphere, leading to photochemical smog.✓
- 3Most of them are ozone depleting substances.
- 4Once such compounds are in the vapour state, they are difficult to control in the environment.
Correct answer
They contribute to a general increase in reactive hydrocarbons in the atmosphere, leading to photochemical smog.
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