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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

What is the oxidation no. of N in NH3????????.... . ........................9.9.9

Profile image of Ankur Saha
9 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Umakant biswal
9 Years ago
In this case, we know the oxidation number for H is +1. Then set this value equal to the overall net charge of the ion. Our equation now looks like this: 1(4) = 1, You use the multiplier of 4 to indicate that the ammonium ion has 4 hydrogen. Thus, the oxidation number for Nitrogen is -3.
Profile image of anmol
9 Years ago
Take oxidation no of Nitrogen to be x and we know oxidation no of hydrogen is +1 and cimpound is neutral so x+3=0 and oxidation no of nitrogen is -3
Profile image of Riddhi Jain
9 Years ago
Since ON for Hydrogen is +1 ....,.........................,.......Therefore x + 3(1) =0.................,.................... Therefore x=-3