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Oxides of Nitrogen

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Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is used as an anaesthetic?

A

N O

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B

N O_{2}

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C

N_{2} O

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D

N_{2} O_{5}

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Solution

The correct option is B $N_{2} O$
$N_{2} O$ is used as an anaesthetic and is also called laughing gas.

$N O$ is a major component of smog.

Option C is correct.

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