Which of the following does not contribute to acid rain?

Nitrogen monoxide

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Sulphur dioxide

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Carbon monoxide

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Carbon dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is D Carbon monoxide
Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce sulphurous acid, carbonic acid and nitric acid respectively.

Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic and it possesses higher levels of hydrogen ions (low pH).

Option C is correct.

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