Which one of the following reactions is an example of nitrogen fixation A)N₂O₅(g) $\rarr$NO₃(g) + NO₂(g) B)N₂(g) + O₂(g) $\rarr$ 2NO(g) C)3NO₂(g) + H₂O(l) $\rarr$2HNO₃(aq) + NO(g) D)2NO(g) + O₂(g) $\rarr$ 2NO₂(g) E)2NH₃(g) $\rarr$3H₂(aq) + N₂(g)

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Nitrogen fixation refers to the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into a form usable by plants and other organisms, such as ammonia or nitrate. The reaction in choice B involves the conversion of nitrogen gas (N2) into nitric oxide (NO), which is a step in the nitrogen fixation process.

Which One of the Following Reactions Is an Example of Nitrogen