Question

Which of the following causes acid rain in industrial areas?

• A. Chlorofluorocarbon
• B. Sulphur dioxide
• C. Ozone
• D. Carbon dioxide

Hint:

Industrial pollution, mainly from burning fossil fuels, leads to acid rain.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Sulphur dioxide (\( SO_2 \)) and nitrogen oxides (\( NO_x \)) react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form acid rain, which harms ecosystems.
Thus, the correct answer is \( \mathbf{(B) Sulphur dioxide} \).