Oxides Of Nitrogen

Nitrogen (1) oxide (N2O) – It is prepared in the laboratory by the action of the heat of ammonia trioxonitrate (v).

NH₄NO_3(g) → N₂O_(g) + 2H₂O_(L)

NB: Due to the explosive nature of NH₄NO₃ when heated, NaNO₃ is mixed with NH₄CL and heated in the process to release N₂O.