NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 14

Question: Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity? [NEET - 2018]

Options:

A) $ {N_2}O $

B) $ N{O_2} $

C) $ {N_2}{O_5} $

D) $ NO $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

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 ${NOX}$ gases that cause depletion of the ozone layer