What occurs when acidic oxides generated of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur due to burning of fossil fuels come in contact of rain?

Acid rain

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The correct option is B Acid rain
Acid rains are caused when the pollutants such as sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide formed due to the burning of the fossil fuels are released in the atmosphere, where they travel upwards and mixes with oxygen, air and moisture to form pollutants called acidic oxide pollutants.

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The burning of fossil fuel produces acidic oxides of Carbon, Nitrogen & Sulphur which causes acid rains which affect our water and soil resources.

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