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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

Is the n-factor specific for a species of a specific reaction?
Can the n-factor be different for different atoms within a compound?
What is the n-factor of CH4 in: CH4 + 2O2 => 2H2O + CO2?

Profile image of Aadi Joshi
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Kajal Banga
4 Years ago
Dear student

n-factor is the property of a compound, not an atom. The same atom can have different oxidation number in different compounds.
For example, in the equtaion above
n-factor of C in CH4 = – 4 and each H in CH4 = +1
n-factor of C in CO2 = +4 and each O in CO2 = – 2