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What are the oxidation numbers of ‘N’ in NH4NO3?

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a

+3, +6

b

2, +2

c

+3, 5

d

3, +5

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The compound NH4NO3 exists as NH4+ and NO3-

Let us assume X be the oxidation state of nitrogen in NH4+. Hydrogen oxidation state is +1

So, X+4x(+1)=+1

 X+4=+1 

  X=+1-4 

X=-3

Let us assume X be the oxidation state of nitrogen in NO3-. Oxygen have oxidation state -2

So, x+3x(-2)=-1

  X-6=-1 

  X=-1+6 

 X=+5

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What are the oxidation numbers of ‘N’ in NH4NO3?