What compounds are identified as contributing to acid rain?
A
Carbon dioxide
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B
Sulphur and nitrogen oxides
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C
Mercury oxides
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D
Phosphates
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Solution
The correct option is B Sulphur and nitrogen oxides Acid rain is a rain that is usually acidic (elevated levels of hydrogen ions) or low pH. It can have harmful effects on plants and aquatic animals. Acid rain is caused by emission of sulphur dioxides and nitrogen oxides which react with water molecule in the atmosphere to produce acids.