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Published on: August 12, 2026
The correct statement with respect to dinitrogen is?
A
Liquid dinitrogen is not used in cryosurgery.
B
is paramagnetic in nature
C
It can combine with dioxygen at 
D
It can be used as an inert diluent for reactive chemicals.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Liquid nitrogen is used as a refrigerant to preserve biological material food items and in cryosurgery.
is diamagnetic, with no unpaired elctrons.
does not combine with oxygen, hydrogen or most other elements. Nitrogen will combine with oxygen, however; in the presence of lightining or a spark.
In iron and chemical Industry inert diluent for reactive chemicals.
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