Which industrial process is a major source of acid rain if its emissions are not controlled?
Correct answer: C. Smelting of sulfide ores and burning high-sulfur coal
- A. Haber-Bosch process
- B. Solvay process
- C. Smelting of sulfide ores and burning high-sulfur coal
- D. Chlor-alkali process
Explanation
The burning of coal that contains sulfur and the smelting of metal sulfide ores (like those of copper, zinc, and lead) release large quantities of sulfur dioxide (SO₂). In the atmosphere, SO₂ is oxidized to form sulfuric acid, a main component of acid rain.
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