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The oxidation number of nitrogen in NO3 is?
A
1
B
+2
C
+3
D
+5

aman p , 4 Years ago
Grade 12
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Adarsh Pal

Last Activity: 4 Years ago

Let the oxidation number of N in NO3 be x. The oxidation state of oxygen is -2. Since the atom as whole is single negatively charged, following equation holds true:

x+3×(2)=1x6=1x=+61x=5

Rituraj Tiwari

Last Activity: 4 Years ago

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