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JAMB Chemistry 1992 Question 14

Question 14

Environmental Pollution

Which of the following gases dissolves in water vapour to produce acid rain during rainfall?

  1. A.Oxygen
  2. B.Carbon (II) oxide
  3. C.Nitrogen
  4. D.Sulphur (IV) oxide
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Sulphur (IV) oxide)

Explanation

Sulphur(IV) oxide dissolves in rain water to form sulphurous (and then sulphuric) acid, causing acid rain.