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JAMB Biology 2014 Question 40

Question 40

Pollution

A pollutant that is mostly associated with acid rain is

  1. A.nitrogen(IV)oxide.
  2. B.ozone.
  3. C.fluorine.
  4. D.carbon(IV)oxide.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (nitrogen(IV)oxide.)

Explanation

Nitrogen(IV) oxide (and sulphur(IV) oxide) dissolve in rain water to form strong acids, giving acid rain.