Moist atmospheric air at high temperature (e.g., in summer) having
high concentration of sulphur dioxide causes
(A) Fading of dyes on textiles
(B) Corrosion, tarnishing & soiling of metals
(C) Reduced strength of textiles
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

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