Name one source and one harmful effects of nitrogen oxides.

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Nitrogen(N) has many oxides and the sources that emit nitrogen oxides are automobiles, construction work, turbines, power plants, etc.
It has many harmful effects like it affects our lungs directly and causing respiratory diseases and it also causes acid rain when combined with water to form acids.

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