The cause of acid rain is
Correct answer: B. Oxides of nitrogen and Sulphur
- A. Oxides of carbon
- B. Oxides of nitrogen and Sulphur
- C. Oxides of Sulphur
- D. Oxides of nitrogen
Explanation
Nitrogen dioxide acts as a catalyst and reacts with sulphur dioxide to form sulphur trioxide, which is the main culprit of acid rain.
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