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What is the full form of PAN?(a) Peroxyacetyl nitrate(b) Peroxyacetyl nitrite(c) Peroxyacetylene nitride(d) Peroxyacetyl nitrideI have been asked this question during a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Environmental Chemistry in portion Environmental Chemistry of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right choice is (a) Peroxyacetyl nitrate

The BEST explanation: The full form of PAN is peroxyacetyl nitrate. It is a secondary pollutant present in PHOTOCHEMICAL smog and is unstable. They dissolve more easily in WATER than in ozone. It has a chemical formula of C2H3NO5 and a boiling POINT of 105°C. PAN is formed by oxidation of non-methane volatile organic compounds.



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