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Grade 8Physical Chemistry

is NaNO3 OXIDIZING OR reducing?
why is it so based on oxidation number

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10 Years agoGrade 8
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Years ago
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Here nitrogen is present in highest oxidation state i.e. +5 and thus it can now only gain electron and we know that gaining electron is reduction.Hence it acts as oxidising agent.