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Q. Chemical weathering is a name given to

A
Removal of soil by chemical action
B
Disintegration of rocks without any change in their chemical composition
C
Chemical interaction of oxygen, carbon dioxide or water with the minerals in the rocks
D
Artificial breaking up of rocks for man's use

Correct Answer

Chemical interaction of oxygen, carbon dioxide or water with the minerals in the rocks

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