Question

One of the following does not contribute in producing acid rain. This one is:
A. nitrogen dioxide
B. nitrogen monoxide
C. carbon monoxide
D. sulphur dioxide

Answer 1

Answer:

c. carbon monoxide

Explanation:

carbon monoxide does not contribute in producing acid rain

Answer 2

The gas that does not contribute in producing acid rain C. carbon monoxide.

Explanation:

• The greenhouse gases such as nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen monoxide and sulphur dioxide are the causes of acid rain.
• When these gases react with moisture present in cloud, it form nitric acid or sulphuric acid.
• After attaining saturation, the acids are released into the earth which falls as acid rain.
• The carbon monoxide is also harmful gas but it produced by incomplete combustion of fuels. It cause more production of carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas.