WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    Acid rain is caused by

    A)  \[N{{O}_{2}}\]                                 

    B)  \[S{{O}_{2}}\] and \[N{{O}_{2}}\]

    C)  \[S{{O}_{3}}\]                                  

    D)  \[C{{O}_{2}}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Burning of fossil fuel mainly produce \[S{{O}_{3}}\] and \[N{{O}_{2}},\] which react with water to form sulphuric acid and nitric acid respectively. The acids when precipitated as rain or snow create acid rain.


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