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Two non-metallic oxides A and B are produced by burning of fossil fuels. A pollutes both air and water. B does not cause water pollution and its presence in water is essential. It causes air pollution. Identify A and B.

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`NO_(2),SO_(2)`
`SO_(2),CO`
`SO_(2),CO_(2)`
`CO_(2),NO_(2)`

Solution :A can be `SO_(2)" or "NO_(2)` because they pollute air and cause ACID rain to pollute water. B can be `CO_(2)` since it does not cause acid rain. Its presence in water is essential for aquatic plants. It is CONSIDERED as an air pollutant as it results in global warming.


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