Q.

The oxidation number of ‘N’ in NH3 is
 

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a

+1/3

b

0

c

3

d

1

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

It is given to find out the oxidation state of N in NH3.

Oxidation state of H is +1

Let oxidation state of N be x

Overall charge on NH3 is 0

Then,

x + 3 (+1) = 0   x + 3 = 0   x = -3

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