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Which acid is primarily formed when Nitrogen oxides react with water in the atmosphere?
ASulfuric acid
BHydrochloric acid
CNitric acid
DCitric acid
✓ Correct Answer: C — Nitric acid
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) react with moisture to form nitric acid (HNO3), contributing to acid rain.
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