How does the chemical inertness of nitrogen help atmospheric stability?
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Correct answer: It helps limit uncontrolled reactions and combustion rate
The governing concept is chemical reactivity. Molecular nitrogen is abundant but has a strong triple bond, so it does not readily react under ordinary atmospheric conditions. Its relative inertness helps prevent rapid, widespread chemical reactions and supports a stable atmospheric mixture, although specialised organisms can fix it. Thus option C is the best answer; the other options describe impossible effects unrelated to nitrogen.
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It helps limit uncontrolled reactions and combustion rate
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is chemical reactivity. Molecular nitrogen is abundant but has a strong triple bond, so it does not readily react under ordinary atmospheric conditions. Its relative inertness helps prevent rapid, widespread chemical reactions and supports a stable atmospheric mixture, although specialised organisms can fix it. Thus option C is the best answer; the other options describe impossible effects unrelated to nitrogen.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: accounting principles.
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