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Acid rains are produced by
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Options:
  • A Excess \( \mathrm{NO}_{2} \) and \( \mathrm{SO}_{2} \) from burning fossil fuels
  • B Excess production of \( \mathrm{NH}_{3} \) by industry and coal gas
  • C Excess release of carbon monoxide by incomplete combustion
  • D Excess formation of \( \mathrm{CO}_{2} \) by combustion and animal respiration
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The correct answer is: Excess \( \mathrm{NO}_{2} \) and \( \mathrm{SO}_{2} \) from burning fossil fuels
The nitrogen and oxygen present in the atmosphere combine to give oxides of nitrogen, which dissolve in rain water and give nitric acid.

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