Question

Which of the following is neutral?
(A) \[{N_2}{O_5}\]
(B) \[{N_2}{O_3}\]
(C) \[{N_2}{O_4}\]
 (D) \[{N_2}O\]

Answer 1

Hint:When nitrogen and oxide combine with each other in different ratios oxide of nitrogen are formed. In the atmosphere about \[78\% \] nitrogen gas is present. Maximum nitrogen gas is released during combustion of fuel.

Complete step by step answer:
When nitrogen and oxide combine with each other in different ratios oxide of nitrogen are formed. Oxide are basically three types according to their nature-
Acidic oxide – An oxide when combined with water to produce an acid this type of oxide are known as acidic oxide. Example of acidic oxide are
Basic oxide– An oxide when combined with water to produce a base this type of oxide are known as basic oxide. Example of basic oxide are
Neutral oxide- An oxide which does not react with acid as well as base this type of oxide are known as neutral oxide. Examples of neutral oxide are nitrous oxide \[\left( {{N_2}O} \right)\] and nitric oxide \[\left( {NO} \right)\].

Hence, option D is the correct option.

Additional information:
 Nitrous oxide\[\left( {{N_2}O} \right)\]gas is colourless less and this gas is also known as laughing gas.Nitrous oxide\[\left( {{N_2}O} \right)\]is a non-flammable gas and is soluble in water.Nitrous oxide gas behaves as an oxidizer.

Note:
Nitrous oxide is inert at room temperature. When temperature is increased then reactivity of nitrous oxide is increased.Nitrous oxide is a natural occurring gas and is a sweet tasting gas.Nitrous oxide is present in less amount but is very helpful in scavenger of stratospheric ozone.Nitrous oxide will decompose when it is heated at \[{577^o}\] then it will gives nitrogen and oxygen. This reaction is exothermic.