Multiple choice general knowledge

what is the chemical name of laughing gas?

  1. carbon di oxide

  2. nitrogen

  3. sulphuric oxide

  4. Nitrous Oxide
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Explanation

Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is commonly known as laughing gas due to its euphoric effects when inhaled. It has been used as an anesthetic and analgesic in dentistry and medicine for over 150 years. The other options are different chemical compounds - carbon dioxide (CO₂) is not laughing gas, nitrogen (N₂) is a different gas, and sulfuric oxide is not a standard chemical name for laughing gas.

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