What are the oxidation numbers of nitrogen in each of the following compounds NH3, N2H4, and NO3-, respectively?
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- In NH3, hydrogen has an oxidation number of +1. - The sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is 0. - Let the oxidation number of nitrogen be x. - The equation is: x + 3(+1) = 0. - Simplifying gives: x + 3 = 0. - Solving for x gives: x = -3. - Therefore, Show more…
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