Multiple choice

Acid rain contains high levels of

  1. oxalic acid

  2. acetic acid

  3. sulphuric and nitric acids

  4. carbolic acid
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Acid rain contains primarily sulphuric acid (from sulfur dioxide emissions) and nitric acid (from nitrogen oxides), which react with water vapor in the atmosphere. These strong acids lower the pH of rain, damaging ecosystems and infrastructure. Oxalic, acetic, and carbolic acids are not components of natural acid rain.

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