Statement I: Nitrogen and Oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides of nitrogen.
Statement: II: The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.

Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.

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Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.

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The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

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Both are assertion and reason are incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.

Statement I istrue beause it is an observation that nitrogen being highly stable does not react with oxygen in atmosphere. The reaction to form oxides of nitrogen takes place at higher temperature ( $^{a} 2000 K$ as per NCERT). So, Statement II is correct and also the correct explanation of Statement I.

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