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Which oxides cause acid rain ? And what is its pH value?

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`SO_2" and "NO_2` cause acid rain.
`2SO_2+2H_2O+O_2 to 2H_2SO_4`
`4NO_2+2H_2O+O_2 to 4HNO_3`
The pH of acid rain is about 5.6
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