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| Q. |
The chemical name of “laughing gas” is - |
| A. | Nitric oxide |
| B. | Nitrogen dioxide |
| C. | Nitrogen pentoxide |
| D. | Nitrous oxide |
| Answer» D. Nitrous oxide | |
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Explanation: Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic effects. It is known as "laughing gas" due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anesthetic. |
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