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Which of the following statement is NOT true about acid rain?

Options

  1. AIt is due to reaction of SO 2 ,   NO 2 and CO 2 with rain water
  2. BCauses no damage to monuments like Taj Mahal.
  3. CIt is harmful for plants.
  4. DIts pH is less than 5 . 6

Correct answer

B. Causes no damage to monuments like Taj Mahal.

Step-by-step solution

Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. Acid rain causes damaging to monuments like Taj Mahal.

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