One reaction that contributes to photochemical smog is shown below.Which of the species involved contains one or more unpaired electrons? NO₂(g)+ hυ →NO(g)+ O(g) A)only NO₂(g) B)only NO₂(g)and NO(g) C)only O(g) D)All of the these contain unpaired electrons.

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NO₂(g) has one unpaired electron, NO(g) has one unpaired electron, and O(g) has two unpaired electrons.

One Reaction That Contributes to Photochemical Smog Is Shown Below