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Which oxide of nitrogen is not a common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere both due to natural and human activity?

A

`N_(2)O`

B

`NO_(2)`

C

`N_(2)O_(5)`

D

`NO`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Nitrous oxide `(N_(2)O)`, nitrogen dioxide `(NO_(2))` and nitric oxide (NO) are the common pollutant introduced into the atmosphere.
`N_(2)O` occurs naturally in environment. NO and `NO_(2)` causes considerable amount of air pollution. They are given off in car exhaust fumes and when fossil fuels are burnt as well as produced during thunderstorms. In each case NO is formed first and then `NO_(2)`.
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