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The oxidation states of nitrogen in NO, NO2, N2O and NO3- are in the order of :
ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (18 Mar Shift 2)
Options:
  • A NO3->NO2>NO>N2O
  • B NO2>NO3->NO>N2O
  • C N2O>NO2>NO>NO3-
  • D NO>NO2>N2O>NO3-
Solution:
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The correct answer is: NO3->NO2>NO>N2O

The oxidation states of Nitrogen in following molecules are as follows

NO3-→+5

NO2→+4

NO→+2

N2O→+1

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