AP EAMCET2001ChemistryRedox Reactions
What are the oxidation numbers of nitrogen in NH ₄ NO ₃ ?
Options
- A+3,-5
- B-3,+5
- C+3,-6
- D+2,+2
Correct answer
A. +3,-5
Step-by-step solution
NH ₄⁺ NO ₃⁻ aligned In NH ₄⁺, x+4 & =1 x & =-3 In NO ₃⁻, x+(-2 3) & =-1 x-6 & =-1 x & =5 aligned