Question

With reference to the given flowchart choose the correct option.

• A. (i) Hydrophobic (ii) Sulphuric acid (iii) Sulphate (iv) Nitrogen sulphate
• B. (i) Hygroscopic (ii) Sulphuric acid (iii) Sulphurous aerosol acid (iv) Acid rain
• C. (i) Ionic (ii) Super sulphur oxide (iii) Sulphonyl hydroxide (iv) Sulphonyl superoxide
• D. (i) Hygroscopic (ii) Sulphur solution (iii) Sulphuric acid (iv) Acid rain

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i) Hygroscopic (ii) Sulphuric acid (iii) Sulphurous aerosol acid (iv) Acid rain

Sulphur dioxide is hygroscopic. When it is in the atmosphere it reacts with humidity and forms sulphuric and sulphurous aerosol acid. These inorganic acids fall as acid rain and disrupt the pH of the soil, in addition to many other adverse effects on the environment.