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What is the oxidation state of N in NH4NO3 (in order)?(a) -3, 5(b) 5, -3(c) 5(d) -3The question was posed to me during a job interview.The doubt is from Redox Reactions topic in portion Redox Reactions of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct answer is (a) -3, 5

To EXPLAIN: Dividing into two parts OXIDATION number of N in NH4^+ is x; x + 4*1 = +1; x = -3, oxidation number of N in NO3^– is y; y + 3*-2 = -1; y = 5. The oxidation States of NITROGEN in this compound are -3 and 5 RESPECTIVELY.



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