Sulfur dioxide
Also known as: sulfurous acid anhydride · sulfurous oxide · sulfur oxide · SO2 · sulfurous anhydride · R-764 · sulphur dioxide · Sulphur dioxide, sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide or sulphur dioxide is the chemical compound with the formula SO2.
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chemical component of the toxic smog
This gas was released in massive quantities from coal combustion and reacted with water droplets in the fog to form sulfuric acid, causing severe respiratory distress.
chemical component of the smog
This toxic gas, released by burning coal, was a primary component of the Great Smog and a major target for the emission reduction standards set by the Act.