NDA2025General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
For acid rain, the pH of rain water should be less than
Options
- A7.0
- B6.6
- C5.6
- D8.0
Correct answer
C. 5.6
Step-by-step solution
Normal rain water has a pH of about 5.6 due to the dissolution of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which forms carbonic acid ( H₂CO₃ ). When the pH of rain water drops below 5.6 , it becomes more acidic than normal and is classified as acid rain. Answer: 5.6