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JEE Main 2021 — Redox Reactions Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (18 Mar Shift 2)

Question

The oxidation states of nitrogen in NO, NO2, N2O and NO3- are in the order of :

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Correct answer
ANO3->NO2>NO>N2O

Step-by-step explanation

The oxidation states of Nitrogen in following molecules are as follows

NO3-→+5

NO2→+4

NO→+2

N2O→+1

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