(a)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of N in
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number is the charge assigned to an atom of a molecule or ion according to some arbitrary rules.
Oxidation number of a mono atomic ion is equal to the charge of the ions.
(b)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of N in
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number is the charge assigned to an atom of a molecule or ion according to some arbitrary rules.
Oxidation number of a free element is zero
(c)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of N in
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number is the charge assigned to an atom of a molecule or ion according to some arbitrary rules.
Oxidation number of a free element is zero
(d)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of N in
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number is the charge assigned to an atom of a molecule or ion according to some arbitrary rules.
Oxidation number of a mono atomic ion is equal to the charge of the ions.
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