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Why is ordinary rain slightly acidic?

Correct answer C. Carbon dioxide and water in clouds react to form carbonic acid

Explanation

Carbon dioxide in the air dissolves in cloud water to form weak carbonic acid, giving normal rain a pH of about 5.6 even without pollution.

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