JEE Main 2020 — Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot
Question
The incorrect statement(s) among (a) – (d)
regarding acid rain is (are) :
(a) It can corrode water pipes.
(b) It can damage structures made up of stone.
(c) It cannot cause respiratory ailments in animals.
(d) It is not harmful for trees
(a) It can corrode water pipes.
(b) It can damage structures made up of stone.
(c) It cannot cause respiratory ailments in animals.
(d) It is not harmful for trees
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: A
Correct answer
A(c) and (d)
Step-by-step explanation
(1) Acid rain corrodes water pipes resulting in the leaching of heavy of heavy metals such as iron, lead and
copper into the drinking water.
(2) Acid rain damages buildings and other structures made of stone or metal.
(3) It causes respiratory aliments in human beings and animals.
(4) It is harmful for agriculture, trees and plants as it wasshes down the nutrients needed for its growth.
(2) Acid rain damages buildings and other structures made of stone or metal.
(3) It causes respiratory aliments in human beings and animals.
(4) It is harmful for agriculture, trees and plants as it wasshes down the nutrients needed for its growth.
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