The burning of coal and petroleum produces different oxides of____________.

Methane and hydrogen

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Nitrogen and sulphur

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Sulphur and methane

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Hydrogen and nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B Nitrogen and sulphur
The burning of coal and petroleum leads to the production of oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. These oxides are released into the atmosphere and then, they mix with water vapours to form acid rain.

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