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Acid Rain

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Which one of the gases is responsible for causing acid rain in atmosphere?

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S O_{2}

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C O_{2}

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C

C H_{4}

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D

O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $S O_{2}$
Acidic oxides of nitrogen and sulphur which are acidic in nature can be blown by wind to settle down on the ground as acid rain.
Hence, $N O_{2}$ and $S O_{2}$ are the major contributors to acid rain.

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