Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity?

N_{2} O

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N O

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N_{2} O_{5}

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N O_{2}

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The correct option is C $N_{2} O_{5}$
Dinitrogen Pentaoxide $(N_{2} O_{5}$ ) is an oxide of Nitrogen which is not a common Pollutant. Dinitrogen pentoxide is an unstable and dangerous oxidiser, which contains only nitrogen and oxygen. It is formed when oxygen and nitrogen react. In the atmosphere it attracts $N O X$ gases that cause depletion of the ozone layer.

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