Acid rain is caused by increase in the atmospheric concentration of -
- SO3 and CO
- CO2 and CO
- O3 and dust
- SO2 and NO2
Answer
(4) SO2 and NO2
Solution
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide released into the air are oxidised and dissolve in rain water to form sulphuric acid and nitric acid:
2SO2 + O2 + 2H2O 2H2SO4
4NO2 + O2 + 2H2O 4HNO3
Acid rain is caused by an increase in SO2 and NO2.
Answer: (4)