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Generate QuizWhich of the following reactions is primarily responsible for the formation of acid rain?
- CO2 + H2O → H2CO3
- SO2 + H2O → H2SO4 and NOx + H2O → HNO3
- CH4 + O2 → CO2 + H2O
- O3 + UV → O2 + O
Answer: SO2 + H2O → H2SO4 and NOx + H2O → HNO3
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuel combustion react with atmospheric moisture to form sulfuric and nitric acids, causing acid rain.