Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is commonly known as "laughing gas" because of the euphoric effects it can have when inhaled. It is used as a mild anesthetic and analgesic in dentistry and surgery.
Which among the following is called 'Laughing Gas' popularly?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Sulphur, Nitrogen, Halogen, Inert Gases (Oxides of Nitrogen: Types, preparation, properties, structures, and environmental impact)
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