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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which of the following formula represents laughing gas?

  1. A \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)

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Nitrous oxide, also known as dinitrogen oxide or dinitrogen monoxide with chemical formula \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}\).
It is commonly known as laughing gas.
Under room conditions it is a colourless nonflammable gas, with a pleasant slightly sweet odour.