Question : The chemical name of 'laughing gas' is
Option 1: Nitric Oxide
Option 2: Nitrogen Dioxide
Option 3: Nitrogen Pentaoxide
Option 4: Nitrous Oxide
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Correct Answer: Nitrous Oxide
Solution : The correct answer is Nitrous Oxide.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a colourless, odourless gas that is non-flammable. It induces exhilaration and is referred to as 'laughing gas'. Humphry Davy coined the term "laughing gas" to describe it. It is used recreationally and as a dissociative anaesthetic due to its euphoric impact. Laughing gas is a mild sedative agent that manages pain and anxiety.
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Question : Which of the following gases is known as "laughing gas"?
Option 1: Nitrous oxide
Option 2: Nitrogen peroxide
Option 3: Nitrogen
Option 4: Nitric oxide
Question : The pair of compounds used as anaesthetic in medicines :
Option 1: Ether, Ammonia
Option 2: Nitrous oxide, Chloroform
Option 3: Chloroform, Nitrogen dioxide
Option 4: Nitrogen dioxide, Ether
Question : An important greenhouse gas other than methane being produced from the agricultural fields is
Option 2: Ammonia
Option 3: Sulphur dioxide
Option 4: Arsine
Question : Transboundary pollution ( or ) Acid rain is caused by:
Option 1: Carbon monoxide
Option 2: Carbon dioxide
Option 3: Hydrocarbon
Option 4: Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide
Question : Which of the following is NOT a primary greenhouse gas in the earth's atmosphere?
Option 1: Methane
Option 2: Ozone
Option 3: Nitrous oxide
Option 4: Hydrogen
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