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Which pair of gases is mainly responsible for acid rain?
AMethane and ozone
BSulfur dioxide and NOx
CHydrogen and helium
DArgon and krypton
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sulfur dioxide and NOx
SO2 and NOx dissolve in atmospheric water to form strong sulfuric and nitric acids.
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