Assertion (A): The pH of acid rain is less than 5.6.

Question:

Assertion (A): The pH of acid rain is less than 5.6.

Reason (R): Carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere dissolves in rain

water and forms carbonic acid.

(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(iii) Both A and R are not correct.

(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.

Solution:

Option (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A is correct.

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