Chemistry
The acid which is not responsible for acid rain is :
- Formic acid
- Carbonic acid
- Sulphuric acid
- Nitric acid
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Formic acid
Reason — The main cause of acid rain is the formation of mineral acids like carbonic acid, sulphuric acid and nitric acid during rains. Formic acid being an organic acid does not cause acid rain.
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