Q61 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

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

A
It is due to reaction of ${SO}_{2}, {NO}_{2}$ and ${CO}_{2}$ with rain water
Correct answer
B
Causes no damage to monuments like Taj Mahal.
C
It is harmful for plants.
D
Its $pH$ is less than $5.6$

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.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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