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QJEEM15Ch997c: JEE Main 2015 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM15Ch997c Solution: Assertion : Nitrogen and Oxygen are the main components in the…

Assertion : Nitrogen and Oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides of nitrogen.

Reason : The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion
  • B Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion
  • C The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct
  • D Both the assertion and reason are incorrect

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Nitrogen and oxygen in air do not react to form oxides of nitrogen in atmosphere because the reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.

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