Sulfur dioxide is a toxic gas that is released naturally by volcanic activity and as a by-product of burning fossil fuels and copper extraction. It has a pungent, acidic smell similar to burnt matches or nitric acid. The document discusses the toxic effects of sulfur dioxide gas on human health and the environment.

1. Toxic Effect
of Sulphur
dioxide
BY
DR. ASMITA DASPUTE.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
SBES COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
AURANGABAD(MS)

2. Toxic Effect of Sulphur dioxide
 Sulfur dioxide is the chemical compound with the formula SO2.
 It is a toxic gas responsible for the smell of burnt matches.
 It is released naturally by volcanic activity and is produced as a by-product
of copper extraction and the burning of fossil fuels contaminated with sulfur
compounds.
 Sulfur dioxide has a pungent smell like nitric acid.

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