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JEE Main 2022Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift

Question

The acid that is believed to be mainly responsible for the damage of Taj Mahal is :

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Correct answer
Asulfuric acid.

Step-by-step explanation

CaCO3 + H2SO4 CaSO4 + H2O + CO2

Industries like oil refinery releases SO2 which causes air pollution. It reacts with water to form acid rain when SO2 mix with water it forms H2SO4 (Sulphuric acid).

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