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Which acid makes the atmosphere of Venus have thick white and yellowish clouds? |
Sulphuric acid Nitric acid Acetic acid Hydrochloric acid |
Sulphuric acid |
The correct answer is option 1. Sulphuric acid. The atmosphere of Venus is primarily composed of carbon dioxide with traces of other gases, including sulfur dioxide and water vapor. Sulfur dioxide reacts with sunlight and other atmospheric components to form sulfuric acid \((H_2SO_4)\). This sulfuric acid is responsible for the thick white and yellowish clouds observed in the atmosphere of Venus. |