Acid rain is caused by

Sulphur oxides

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Nitrogen oxides

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Both sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide

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Water vapour

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Solution

The correct option is C Both sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide
Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide in the polluted air combine with water vapour in clouds to form nitric acid and sulphuric acid, which pour down as acid rain.

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Explain the formation of acid rain due to :

(i) oxides of sulphur

(ii) oxides of nitrogen

Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur cause ______ rain when reacted with water vapour present in atmosphere.

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