STANDARDChemistry-Oxidation States

STANDARD Chemistry Nitrogen Compounds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Which of the following shows nitrogen in its increasing order of oxidation number?

A

N₂O < NO < NO₂ < NO₃⁻ < NH₄⁺

B

NH₄⁺ < N₂O < NO < NO₂ < NO₃⁻

C

NH₄⁺ < N₂O < NO₂ < NO₃⁻ < NO

D

NH₄⁺ < NO < N₂O < NO₂ < NO₃⁻

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The oxidation states are: N₂O = +1, NO = +2, NO₂ = +4, NO₃⁻ = +5, NH₄⁺ = -3. The correct increasing order is NH₄⁺ < NO < N₂O < NO₂ < NO₃⁻.

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