Why is sulphur oxide bad for the environment?

Answer 1

Sulfur dioxide is the most common oxide of sulfur, so we'll use that in our example.

2SO2 + 2H2O + O2 in the presence of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sunlight gives 2H2SO4.

In short, the more sulfur dioxide, the more sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is a good product in its place, and that place isn't in raindrops.

Answer 2

Sulphur oxide is bad for the environment because it contributes to the formation of acid rain, which can harm plant and animal life, damage buildings and monuments, and pollute water sources. It also contributes to the formation of particulate matter in the atmosphere, which can affect air quality and human health.