Question

Which of the following is true about dinitrogen oxide?

• A. It is yellow in colour
• B. The oxidation state of nitrogen is $+5$
• C. It is basic in nature
• D. It is a colourless gas

Answer 1

The correct option is D It is a colourless gas

Dinitrogen oxide $\left(N_{2}O\right)$ is an oxide of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of $+1$. It is a colourless gas which is neutral in nature and has a sweet odour.