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Question : Oxides of _____ and _____ dissolve in rainwater and form an acid called acid rain.

Option 1: Phosphorous, Sulphur

Option 2: Sulphur, Nitrogen

Option 3: Carbon dioxide, Methane

Option 4: Calcium, Magnesium


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Correct Answer: Sulphur, Nitrogen


Solution : The correct option is Sulphur, Nitrogen.

Oxides of sulphur (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NO3) dissolve in rainwater, forming sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3). This phenomenon, known as acid rain, has detrimental environmental effects, harming ecosystems, aquatic life and soil quality. It is a consequence of industrial emissions and combustion processes, contributing to environmental pollution.

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