Acid rain is caused by

Options

A. oxides of carbon and nitrogen
B. oxides of nitrogen and sulphur
C. oxides of nitrogen and phosphorus
D. None of these

Answer

B

Explanation

Acid rain is caused by emissions of Sulfur Dioxide `(SO_2)` and Nitrogen Oxide `(NO_x)`, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. Emissions of
`SO_2`, and `NO_x` result from fossil fuel combustion. The chemicals in acid rain can cause the paint to peel, corrosion of steel structures such as bridges, and erosion of stone statues.