Question

1. The sulphur dioxide gas released from the
Mathura Oil refinery cause local acid rain,
which is resulting in the corrosion of the Taj
Mahal at Agra Write chemical reactions to
explain the above phenomenon.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The Mathura oil refinery located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh is a refinery of IndianOil which processes low and high sulphur crude.

It is located at a distance of 50km away from Taj Mahal.

This oil refinery releases toxic gases such as sulphur dioxide and high levels of suspended particulate matter into the air.

This sulphur dioxide reacts with water present in the atmosphere to form sulphuric acid.

This sulphuric acid formed in the atmosphere reaches the earth surface through acid rain.

This acid is posing a great threat to Taj Mahal as it destroys the marble quality and its colour.