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In which of the following compounds, an elements exhibits two different oxidation states?A. `NH_(2)OH`B. `NH_(4)NO_(3)`C. `N_(2)H_(4)`D. `N_(3)H` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - b `NH_(4)NO_(3)` is actually `NH_(4)^(+)` and `NO_(3)^(-)`. It is an ionic compound The oxidation number of nitrogen in the two species is different as shown below Let, oxidation number of `N` in `overset(+)(N)H_(4)` is x. `rArr x+(4xx1)=+1` or `x+4=+1` or `x=-3` Let, oxidation number of N in `NO_(3)^(-)` is x `rArr x+(3xx-2)=-1` or `x-6=-1` or `x=+5` |
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