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Which of the following gases are main contributors to acid rain?

(a) Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide

(b) Sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide

(c) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide

(d) Sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide

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My question is based upon Acid Rain topic in chapter Particulates, Acid Rain & Aerosols of Environmental Engineering

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The correct choice is (d) Sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide

The best explanation: Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide have a high tendency to mix with water to form sulphurous/sulphuric acid and nitric acid.

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