Which of the following reactions shows the formation of a compound that is responsible for the damage of marble buildings and sculptures by acid rain? A) H₂SO₃(aq) + Ca(OH)₂(s) → CaSO₃.2H₂O(s) B) CaO(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(s) C) CaCO₃(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → CaSO₄(s) + H₂O(l) + CO₂(g) D) 2N₂(g) + 5O₂(g) + 2H₂O(l) → 4HNO₃(aq) E) 2H₂SO₃(aq) + O₂(g) → 2H₂SO₄(aq)

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The reaction shows the reaction of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) present in marble with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) present in acid rain. It produces calcium sulfate (CaSO4), water (H2O), and carbon dioxide (CO2) which are responsible for the damage of marble buildings and sculptures by acid rain.

Which of the Following Reactions Shows the Formation of a Compound