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Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain?
ACarbon monoxide
BSulfur dioxide
CHydrogen
DHelium
✓ Correct Answer: B — Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acid rain.
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