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Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is a component of acid rain?

Option: 1

Nitrogen monoxide
 


Option: 2

Nitrogen dioxide 


Option: 3

Nitric oxide 

 


Option: 4

Nitrogen pentoxide 


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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.

 

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