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What are the by-products of fertiliser industries, which affect the environment?

A

SO

_{2}

and NO, they cause extensive air pollution and are responsible for acid rain.

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B

SO

_{2}

and NO, they cause cerebral stroke.

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C

CO

_{2}

and NO, they cause cerebral stroke.

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D

CO

_{2}

and NO

_{2}

, they cause heart attack.

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The correct option is A SO $_{2}$ and NO, they cause extensive air pollution and are responsible for acid rain.
The by -product of fertiliser industries are oxides of nitrogen and sulphur which have corrosive effect. They give rise to acid rain. Acid rain is highly desctructive to environment.

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