Railways General Science & Technology Pollution of Air and Water Sample Paper Air Pollution Sample Test Paper-20

  • question_answer
    Which component present in air as a pollutant is responsible for acid rain?

    A)  Smoke 

    B)  Dust

    C)  \[S{{O}_{2}}\]            

    D)  \[N{{H}_{3}}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] \[S{{O}_{2}}\] produces sulphuric acid \[S{{O}_{2}}+{{O}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow[Soot\,particles]{N{{O}_{x}}}{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] Presence of hydrocarbons, \[N{{O}_{X}}\] and soot particles increases the oxidation of \[S{{O}_{2}}.\] Acidity in rain is created due to the presence of oxides of sulphur and nitrogen in the rain.


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