Sulphur dioxide is one of the components of polluted air. $SO_{2}$ is also a major contributor to acid rain. The correct and complete reaction to represent acid rain caused by $SO_{2}$ is ..... .

  • A
    $2 SO_{2} + O_{2} \rightarrow 2 SO_{3}$
  • B
    $SO_{2} + O_{3} \rightarrow SO_{3} + O_{2}$
  • C
    $SO_{2} + H_{2}O_{2} \rightarrow H_{2}SO_{4}$
  • D
    $2 SO_{2} + O_{2} + 2 H_{2}O \rightarrow 2 H_{2}SO_{4}$

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