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GK QUESTION#3174

Assertion (A): Emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides can contribute to acid rain.

Reason (R): These gases react with atmospheric water, oxygen and other substances to form sulfuric and nitric acids.

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  1. AA is false, but R is true
  2. BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true, but R is false
  4. DBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect answer
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D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

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Explanation

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides can react with atmospheric water, oxygen and other substances to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These acids contribute to acid rain. Both statements are true, and the reason explains the assertion.

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