RAJASTHAN PMT Rajasthan - PMT Solved Paper-1996

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    The oxidation number of nitrogen in \[N{{H}_{4}}\]and \[N{{O}_{3}}\]is:

    A)  \[+3\]         

    B)                         \[-3\] and \[+5\]

    C)                         \[+5\]            

    D)                         \[+3\]and \[-5\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The oxidation number of N in \[N{{H}_{4}}^{+}\] \[=x+4=+1\] \[=x=-3\] The oxidation number of N in \[N{{O}_{3}}^{-}\]                 \[x-6=-1\]                 \[x=5\]


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