Why is sulphur dioxide considered as an ...

Why is sulphur dioxide considered as an air pollutant?

A

It increases the temperature of the atmosphere.

B

It is used as insecticide which causes air pollution.

C

It causes acid rain due to formation of sulphuric acid on combining with `O_(2) and H_(2)O`.

D

It is a strong oxidising agent hence oxidises the other components of air.

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C

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