The pH of acid rain water is

1.2

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5.6

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3.1

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Solution

The correct option is C 3.1
Rain water turns acidic due to the presence of carbonic acid. The carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from vehicles and factories combines with water in clouds to form carbonic acid. The pH of rain water is around 5.6. Thus the correct answer is option B.

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