Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or nitrous, is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula N O. At room temperature, it is a colorless non-flammable gas, with a slight metallic scent and taste. At elevated temperatures, nitrous oxide is a powerful oxidizer similar to molecular oxygen.
Based on the above text, what's the best answer to this question: is compressed nitrogen the same as nitrous oxide?

Select from the following. A. no. B. yes.
A.