pBlock ElementsII 1 Question 52

52. Statement I Nitrogen and oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides of nitrogen.

Statement II The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.

$(1998,2 \mathrm{M})$

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Solution:

  1. $\mathbf{N}{\mathbf{2}} \mathbf{O}{3}$ It is the tautomeric mixture of following two structures-

Conclusion 1 bridging oxo group is present in the compound.