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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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