Which of the Following Is the Oxidation State of Nitrogen

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the oxidation state of nitrogen in nitric acid?

• A) +6
• B) +4
• C) -4
• D) -6
• E) +5

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Definitions:

UV Absorption

The process by which a substance absorbs ultraviolet light and thereby undergoes a transition from a lower to a higher energy state.

Vitamin

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UV-visible Energy

Electromagnetic energy in the ultraviolet to visible spectrum, crucial for processes like photosynthesis and often used in spectroscopy for analyzing substances.

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