Oxides of sulphur and oxygen are released by oil refineries.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Oil refineries release oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, not oxides of sulphur and oxygen. These oxides are air pollutants. On reacting with water, they form acids and precipitate in the form of acid rain. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

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