JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 33

Question 33

Nitrogen and its Compounds

Which of the following gases is employed as an anaesthesia?

  1. A.N2O
  2. B.NO2
  3. C.NH3
  4. D.NO
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Answer: A (N2O)

Explanation

Dinitrogen(I) oxide (laughing gas) is used as a mild anaesthetic.