In Which of the Following Compounds Is the Oxidation Number

question 163

Multiple Choice

In which of the following compounds is the oxidation number of the nitrogen atom equal to +5?

• A) NH₃
• B) N₂O₄
• C) NO
• D) HNO₃
• E) NO₂

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