In which among the following compounds, oxidation number of nitrogen is +5?

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In which among the following compounds, oxidation number of nitrogen is +5?

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MHT CETMHT CET 2019 (Shift 1)

Options:

A $N_{2} O$
B $N_{2} O_{3}$
C $N O_{2}$
D $H N O_{3}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

N_{2} O_{3}

Oxidation number of nitrogen is + 5 in

H N O_{3} .

1 + x + 3 (- 2) = 0

x - 5 = 0

z = + 5

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