Question
Chemistry Question on Environmental Chemistry
Acid rain is due to
A
\ceCH3
B
\ceN2O5
C
\ceSO2 and \ceNO2
D
\ceC2H5OH
Answer
\ceSO2 and \ceNO2
Explanation
Solution
Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic. It has harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals, and infrastructure. Acid rain is mostly caused by human emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. In recent years, many governments have introduced laws to reduce these emissions.