JEE Main 2017 · 8 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q44

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 44 of 90

Identify the pollutant gases largely responsible for the discoloured and lustreless nature of marble of the Taj Mahal.

\ce{O3}

and

\ce{CO2}

\ce{CO2}

and

\ce{NO2}

\ce{SO2}

and

\ce{NO2}

\ce{SO2}

and

\ce{O3}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Acid rain from $\ce{SO2}$ and $\ce{NO2}$ attacks the calcium carbonate of the marble ("marble cancer").

JEE Main 2017 · 8 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 44