GK Question

science medium mcq

Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain?

  1. CO₂
  2. SO₂
  3. CH₄
  4. N₂

Answer: SO₂

SO₂ and NOₓ from industries/vehicles react with atmospheric water to form H₂SO₄ and HNO₃, causing acid rain (pH < 5.6). Damages monuments, ecosystems, health. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 11, CPCB Reports]]

Topic Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Railway NTPC