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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Arrange the given compounds in order of decreasing oxidation state of nitrogen:
A. \(N_2\)
B. \(NO\)
C. \(HNO_3\)
D. \(NH_4Cl\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A \(HNO_3 > NO > NH_4Cl > N_2\)
  2. B \(HNO_3 > NO > N_2 > NH_4Cl\)
  3. C \(HNO_3 > NH_4Cl > NO > N_2\)
  4. D \(NO > HNO_3 > NH_4Cl > N_2\)
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) \(HNO_3 > NO > N_2 > NH_4Cl\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(N\) in \(N_2\): 0 \(N\) in \(NO\): \(x + (-2) = 0 \Rightarrow x = +2\) \(N\) in \(HNO_3\): \(+1 + x + 3(-2) = 0 \Rightarrow x = +5\) \(N\) in \(NH_4Cl\): \(x + 4(+1) = +1 \Rightarrow x = -3\) \(HNO_3 > NO > N_2 > NH_4Cl\)