An organic compound, formula CH 3 Br, present in the atmosphere as the result of both natural (oceanic production) and anthropogenic (use as a soil fumigant) sources; this compound is the largest ...
Family of compounds in which nitrogen is bound to oxygen. The most abundant is nitrous oxide, formula N 2 O, which is relatively unreactive. Nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) are highly ...