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Carbon dioxide is an essential component of atmosphere. However, when the concentration of CO_2 increases in the atmosphere, it can lead to global warming through green house effect. Similarly, rain water is an essential source of water. It has pH of 5.6 due to the formation of H^+ ions from the reaction of rain water with CO_2 present in the atmosphere. When pH of the rain water falls below 5.6 due to the presence of acids in the atmosphere, it has very damaging effects. Why is acid rain considered as a threat to Taj Mahal in Agra ?

Why is acid rain considered as a threat to 'Taj Mahal' ?

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