Which of the following oxides upon dissolution in rainwater causes acid rain?

Oxides of nitrogen in rain water

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Oxides of sulphur in rain water.

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Both oxides of nitrogen & oxides of sulphur.

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Oxides of hydrogen in rain water

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Oxides of nitrogen in rain water

B
Oxides of sulphur in rain water.

The burning of fossil fuels releases oxides of sulphur and nitrogen into the atmosphere. These gases dissolve in rainwater and form acids. When rain water mixed with these acids falls on the earth surface it is called acid rain.

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