The most abundant acidic gas present in the atmosphere is:
A
CO2
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B
SO2
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C
NO
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D
NO2
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Solution
The correct option is BCO2 Carbon dioxide is soluble in water in which it forms carbonic acid which is a weak acid since its ionization in water is incomplete. It exists in Earth's atmosphere as a trace gas at concentration of about 0.04% by volume. It is the primary source of carbon in life on Earth.