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


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Acids

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B

Bases

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Salts

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D

Super oxides

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Solution

The correct option is A

Acids


Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulphur form acids when reacted with water vapour present in atmosphere. Nitrogen dioxide forms Nitric acid whereas Sulphur dioxide forms sulphuric acid on reaction with water vapour. This results in acid rain. This acid damages building and plants.


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