Question

Lightining bolts in the atmosphere causes the formation of

• A. ${\mathrm{NH}}_3$
• B. $\mathrm{NO}$
• C. ${\mathrm{NH}}_4\mathrm{OH}$
• D. ${\mathrm{NH}}_2\mathrm{OH}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$\mathrm{NO}$

• Lightning bolts in the atmosphere cause the formation of (b) Nitric Oxide $\mathrm{NO}$. It is a colorless gas.

Explanation:

• During the lightning, the atmospheric Nitrogen reacts with oxygen to form Nitric oxide$\left(\mathrm{NO}\right)$. The chemical equation for the process is presented as follows:

${\mathrm{N}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to 2\mathrm{NO}\left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

Hence products of lightening bolts are analysed.