How do the following pollutants are added in air?
(a) Sulphur dioxide:
(b) Nitrogen dioxide:

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Solution

(a) Sulphur dioxide:
When sulphur-containing fossil fuel is burnt. SO, gas is produced which is poisonous to both animals and plants.
(b) Nitrogen dioxide:
On the burning of fuels, Nitrogen dioxide is produced by the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen

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