Which air pollutant could cause rains to be acidic?

Dust particles from cement factories

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Insecticides from crop sprays

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Smoke from wood fires

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S O_{2}

from coal-fired power stations

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The correct option is D $S O_{2}$ from coal-fired power stations
Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air.

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