JEE Main · 2022 · Shift-IIeasyPB12-044

Dinitrogen is a robust compound, but reacts at high altitude to form oxides. The oxide of nitrogen that can damage…

p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Dinitrogen is a robust compound, but reacts at high altitude to form oxides. The oxide of nitrogen that can damage plant leaves and retard photosynthesis is

Options
  1. a

    NO

  2. b

    NO3\mathrm{NO_3^-}

  3. c

    NO2\mathrm{NO_2}

  4. d

    NO2\mathrm{NO_2^-}

Correct Answerc

NO2\mathrm{NO_2}

Detailed Solution

Strategy: Compare the properties of interhalogen compounds or noble gas compounds.

Step 1: Structure Analysis Consider the VSEPR geometry and polar nature of the compounds mentioned in the options.

Step 2: Selection The property (e.g., boiling point, dipole moment, or volatility) matches the identified trend.

Answer: (Option) [c] [Based on property in question]\boxed{\text{Answer: (Option) [c] [Based on property in question]}}

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