Which of the following gas is known as fixed air?

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is known as fixed air by Dr. Joseph Black because it can be absorbed or fixed by strong base.
So the correct answer is 'Carbon dioxide'.

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