Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is a component of acid rain?
Nitrogen monoxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Nitric oxide
Nitrogen pentoxide
Correct Option B
Nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water to form nitric acid, which contributes to acid rain. Release of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide into the air initiates a chemical reaction that leads to acid rain. Air pollution is the main cause of acid rain. Hence option B is the correct answer.
Option (A) is incorrect because nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water to form nitric acid, which contributes to acid rain. Hence option A is incorrect.
Option (C) is incorrect because nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water to form nitric acid, which contributes to acid rain. Hence option C is incorrect.
Option (D) is incorrect because nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water to form nitric acid, which contributes to acid rain. Hence option D is incorrect.