What compounds of nitrogen cause air pollution and how are they released in the air?
(N/A) The compounds of nitrogen that cause air pollution are oxides of nitrogen,specifically $NO$ (nitric oxide) and $NO_2$ (nitrogen dioxide).
These compounds are primarily released into the atmosphere through the high-temperature combustion of fossil fuels in automobiles,power plants,and industrial processes.
These compounds are primarily released into the atmosphere through the high-temperature combustion of fossil fuels in automobiles,power plants,and industrial processes.
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