Question

In the formation of photochemical smog, two oxides of nitrogen are significantly formed. The oxidation states of nitrogen in these oxides are respectively

• A. \(+1,\ +4\)
• B. \(+2,\ +4\)
• C. \(+2,\ +5\)
• D. \(+1,\ +2\)

Hint:

The chief nitrogen oxides responsible for photochemical smog are \[ \boxed{\mathrm{NO}\;(N=+2)} \] and \[ \boxed{\mathrm{NO_2}\;(N=+4).} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B