The Reaction That Forms Most of the Acid in Acid

question 56

Multiple Choice

The reaction that forms most of the acid in acid rain is .

• A) SO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) →H₂SO₃ (aq)
• B) SO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) →H₂SO₄ (aq)
• C) H₂S (g) + 2 O₂ (g) →H₂SO₄ (l)
• D) Cl₂ (g) + H₂O (l) →HCl (aq) + HClO (aq)
• E) SO₃ (g) + H₂O (l) →H₂SO₄ (aq)

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