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


Acid Rain is actually the by-product of the reaction of oxides of sulphur and nitrogen that gets mixed up with water.

The reaction is as follows:




Acid rain causes damage to buildings and structures made of stone and metal. In India, limestone is a major stone used in the construction of various monuments and statues, including the Taj Mahal.


Acid rain reacts with limestone as:


CaCO3 + H2SO4 CaSO4 + H2O + CO2


This is due to which the monuments started losing its lustre and shiny appearance.


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