Environmental Issue And Environmental Pollution Ques 134

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.