NEET2018Chemistry-Redox Reactions

NEET 2018 Chemistry Oxidation States MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The CORRECT order of N⁻compounds in its decreasing order of oxidation states is _______.

A

HNO₃, NO, N₂, NH₄Cl

B

HNO₃, NO, NH₄Cl, N₂

C

HNO₃, NH₄Cl, NO, N₂

D

NH₄Cl, N₂, NO, HNO₃

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In HNO₃, nitrogen has the highest oxidation state (+5), followed by NO (+2), N₂ (0), and NH₄Cl (-3).

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