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Name the acid which is the main source of energy for some species of bacteria like Acidophillium spp.

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Hydrochloric acid

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B

Acetic acid

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C

Citric acid

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D

Sulphuric acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Sulphuric acid
Sulphuric acid is the source of energy for some species of bacteria like Acidophillium spp. and Acidobacillus ferroxidens. Hence, these bacteria can control the soil pollution occurring due to acid rain.

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