Acid rain is caused by.

Excess production of coal gas

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Excess release of

C O_{2}

due to increasing combustion and respiration

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Excess release of

S O_{2}

and

N O_{2}

from burning fossil fuels

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Excess production of gaseous hydrocarbons

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Solution

The correct option is C Excess release of $S O_{2}$ and $N O_{2}$ from burning fossil fuels
Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen produced by the burning of fossil fuels react with water molecules in the atmosphere forming Sulphur based and Nitrogen based acids.
They precipitate and cause corrosion of buildings and plants.
So, the correct option is 'Excess release of SO $_{2}$ and NO $_{2}$ from burning fossil fuels .'

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