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Oxide of nitrogen formed in the atmosphere during the lightenings is :
Oxide of nitrogen formed in the atmosphere during the lightenings is :
- A. NO
- B. \( \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O} \)
- C. \( \mathrm{NO}_{2} \)
- D. None
Step-by-step solution
During lightning, the high temperature and pressure cause nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) in the atmosphere to combine directly to form nitric oxide (NO). This is the primary nitrogen oxide formed in lightning. N2O is mainly produced by biological processes, and NO2 is formed from the oxidation of NO, not directly from lightning.