The oxides of nitrogen and sulphur dissolve in rain to give rise to acid rain.

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The fossil fuels like coal and petroleum produces oxides of nitrogen and sulphur when they are burnt. These oxides are mixed up with rain water which give rise to acid rain.

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which of the gases do not contribute to acid rain?

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