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NO2

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

NO2 refers to nitrogen dioxide, a reddish-brown gas with an irritating odor. It is formed during the decomposition of dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5).