The atmosphere of Venus planet is made up of the thick white and yellowish…
2022
The atmosphere of Venus planet is made up of the thick white and yellowish clouds of –
- A.
Nitric acid
- B.
Hydrochloric acid
- C.
Sulphuric acid
- D.
Magnesium hydroxide
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Correct answer: C
Cloud composition and appearance: These sulfuric acid droplets form dense cloud layers that are highly acidic and help create the yellowish/white appearance due to sulfur compounds.
Why other answers are incorrect: Nitric acid and hydrochloric acid are not the primary constituents of Venus's clouds, and magnesium hydroxide is a basic compound (not consistent with Venus's highly acidic cloud chemistry).
Key point: Venus's cloud layers are dominated by sulfur chemistry, producing concentrated sulfuric acid droplets as the main cloud material.
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