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A-LevelChemistryNitrogen and sulfur9701/12 · May/June 2010 · Q351 Mark

In a car engine, non-metallic element X forms a pollutant oxide Y. Further oxidation of Y to Z occurs in the atmosphere. In this further oxidation, 1 mol of Y reacts with ½ mol of gaseous oxygen. What can X be? 1 carbon 2 nitrogen 3 sulfur

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only are correct

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Nitrogen and sulfur, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 35.

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