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Which scientist identified the existence of nitrogen gas?
Which scientist identified the existence of nitrogen gas?
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The correct option is C Daniel Rutherford
In 1772, a Scottish physician/chemist/botanist Daniel Rutherford discovered nitrogen and named it noxious air.
In 1790, a French chemist, Jean-Antoine Chaptal changed the name from noxious air to nitrogen, after the mineral nitre, when he found that nitre contains nitrogen.
In 1772, a Scottish physician/chemist/botanist Daniel Rutherford discovered nitrogen and named it noxious air.
In 1790, a French chemist, Jean-Antoine Chaptal changed the name from noxious air to nitrogen, after the mineral nitre, when he found that nitre contains nitrogen.
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