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 :
- (A)NO
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
At high altitudes and temperatures, nitrogen reacts with oxygen:
Nitrogen dioxide () is a toxic brown gas that damages plant leaves and inhibits photosynthesis by entering through stomata and causing cellular damage.
Answer: (C)
Nitrogen dioxide () is a toxic brown gas that damages plant leaves and inhibits photosynthesis by entering through stomata and causing cellular damage.
Answer: (C)
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