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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

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Molecular nitrogen is very little reactive chemically. During lightning discharge, atmospheric nitrogen and oxygen combines to form nitric oxide which also combines with oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide. Both NO and \(NO _2\) constitute smog which is very poisonous. It can cause burning sensation in the eyes and adversely affect respiratory system.
Oxidation state of nitrogen in nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide respectively is :

  1. A \(+2,+3\)
  2. B \(+2,+4\)
  3. C \(+4,+2\)
  4. D \(+2,+5\)
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(B) \(+2,+4\)

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Oxidation state of N in NO: \(N + O = 0 \Rightarrow N + (-2) = 0 \Rightarrow N = +2\) Oxidation state of N in \(NO_2\): \(N + 2(O) = 0 \Rightarrow N + 2(-2) = 0 \Rightarrow N = +4\)
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