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which impurity found in coal can lead to acid rain in the atmosphere? s…

Question

which impurity found in coal can lead to acid rain in the atmosphere? sulfur oxygen hydrogen lead

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

When coal containing sulfur is burned, sulfur reacts with oxygen to form sulfur dioxide ($\ce{SO_2}$). Sulfur dioxide can further react in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid, which contributes to acid rain. Oxygen is a reactant in combustion, hydrogen in coal combustion forms water, and lead is a pollutant but not a primary cause of acid rain from coal.

Answer:

A. sulfur