Question: Acid rain is due to increase in atmospheric concentration of
Options:
A) ozone and dust
B) $ CO _2 $ and CO
C) $ SO _2 $ and CO
D) $ SO _2 $ and $ NO _2 $ .
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- $ SO _2 $ and NO when present in large quantities dissolved in water vapour form sulphuric acid and nitric acid which dissolve in rain water resulting in acid rain $ (H _2SO _4) $ and $ (HNO _3) $ which in turn causes great damage to forests and vegetation.