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WBJEE · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

How many electrons are needed to reduce \(\mathrm{N}_2\) to \(\mathrm{NH}_3\) ?

  1. A \(3\)
  2. B \(4\)
  3. C \(5\)
  4. D \(6\)
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(D) \(6\)

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\(\mathrm{N}_2+6 \mathrm{e}^{-}+6 \mathrm{H}^{+} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{NH}_3\)