P-Block Elements Ques 257
Question: Which of the following represents laughing gas
[CPMT 1986, 89; Manipal MEE 1995;MP PMT 1990; MP PET 1995; RPMT 1999; AFMC 2002]
Options:
A) $ NO $
B) $ N_2O $
C) $ NO_2 $
D) $ N_2O_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
When $ N_2O $ is inhaled in moderate quantities, it produces hysterical laughter, hence the name laughing gas.
