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WBJEE · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

Which of the following is present in maximum amount in 'acid rain'?

  1. A \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\)
  3. C HCI
  4. D \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\)

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\(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) (sulphuric acid) is present in maximu \(\mathrm{h}_{4}\) amount in 'acid rain'. Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, released into the atmosphere from industries and automobiles thermal power plants, are the miain sources of acid rain. These oxides…