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

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Taj Mahal is made up of marble `(CaCO_3)`. The air over the Taj Mahal contains higher percentage of sulphur and nitrogen oxides. When rain occurs, the acid formed like `H_2 SO_4` reacts with the marble `(CaCO_3)` of Taj Mahal and slowly the marble is getting discoloured and lustureless.
`CaCO_3 + H_2 SO_4 to CaSO_4 + CO_2 + H_2 O`
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