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9 August, 23:07

The oxidation numbers of nitrogen in NH3, HNO3, and NO2 are, respectively: - 3, - 5, + 4 + 3, + 5, + 4 - 3, + 5, - 4 - 3, + 5, + 4

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  1. 10 August, 01:12
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    In NH3, let oxidation number of N be x

    x + (+1) 3 = 0

    x = - 3

    In HNO3, let oxidation number of N be x

    1 + x + (-2) 3 = 0

    x = + 5

    In NO2, let oxidation number of N be x

    x + (-2) 2 = 0

    x = + 4
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