Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity?
- N2O5
- NO2
- N2O
- NO
Answer
(1) N2O5
Solution
As per NCERT, N2 and O2 combine at high temperature (lightning, automobile engines, burning of fossil fuels) to give NO, which is oxidised to NO2:
N2 + O2 1483 K 2NO
2NO + O2 2NO2
N2O is released naturally (soil bacteria) and from fertilisers and combustion.
N2O5 is not released in this way and is not a common atmospheric pollutant.
Answer: (1)