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NCHMCT JEE 2023 Solved Paper

Question : 85 of 200

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Acid Rain is caused due to -

Solution:

Concept:

Acid rain is caused by pollutants that form acidic compounds in the atmosphere.

Explanation:

Oxides of sulphur (

\mathrm{SO}_2

\mathrm{SO}_3

) and oxides of nitrogen (

\mathrm{NO}

\mathrm{NO}_2

) dissolve in rainwater to form sulphuric acid and nitric acid.

Deforestation and carbon oxides are not the primary cause of acid rain.

Answer:

D. Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen

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