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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Assertion : Nitrogen and oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides of nitrogen. Reason : The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.

  1. A The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct
  2. B Both the assertion and reason are incorrect
  3. C Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion
  4. D Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion
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(C) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion

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Nitrogen and oxygen in air do not react to form oxides of nitrogen in atmosphere because the reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.
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