alleryNatural acidity in unpolluted rainwater is primarily caused by which acid?
ACarbonic acid
BSulfuric acid
CHydrochloric acid
DNitric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Carbonic acid
Atmospheric carbon dioxide dissolves in clean raindrops to form weak carbonic acid.
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