Formation of nitric oxide is a/an:

highly exothermic reaction

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highly endothermic reaction

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exothermic reaction

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Solution

The correct option is B highly endothermic reaction
Formation of nitric oxide or nitric monoxide NO in environment is a by product of combustion of substances in air,automobile engines,fossil fuel power plants etc. It is formed naturally during storms,thunder and lightning. The uncatalyzed endothermic reaction of oxygen and nitrogen is performed at high temperature by lightning.

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