Which of the following characteristics is common to hydrogen, nitrogen

Which of the following characteristics is common to hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide?

[amp_mcq option1=”They are all diatomic.” option2=”They are all gases at room temperature.” option3=”They are all coloured.” option4=”They all have same reactivity.” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2018
Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are all gases at room temperature.
At standard room temperature (around 20-25 °C) and pressure (1 atm), Hydrogen (H₂), Nitrogen (N₂), Oxygen (O₂), and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) all exist in the gaseous state.
Option A is incorrect because while H₂, N₂, and O₂ are diatomic, CO₂ is triatomic. Option C is incorrect because all four gases are colourless. Option D is incorrect because they have vastly different reactivities (e.g., flammability, ability to support combustion, inertness).