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Statues and monuments in India are affected by acid rain. How?

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Acid rain affects statues and monuments.

H2O + CO2 → H2CO3

H2CO3 ⇌ 2H+ + CO32-

When pH of the rain drops below 5.6, it is called acid rain.

2SO2 + O2 + 2H2O → 2H2SO4

3NO2 + O2 + 2H2O → 2HNO3

CaCO3 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + H2O + CO2 (marble)

CaCO3 + 2HNO3 → Ca(NO3)2 + H2O + CO2

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