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Which gas is responsible for the characteristic smell often associated with rain after a dry spell?

  • A Methane
  • B Ozone
  • C Petrichor compounds
  • D Sulfur dioxide
Correct Answer: Option C — Petrichor compounds
Explanation: The distinctive earthy smell after rain known as petrichor is caused by plant oils geosmin released by soil bacteria and ozone combining in the air during rainfall.
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