JEE Advanced · 2012 · 08 Apr 2012 · Paper 1 · Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

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Which ordering of compounds is according to the decreasing order of the oxidation state of nitrogen?
  1. (A)
  2. (B)✓ Correct
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

The oxidation states of nitrogen in the given compounds are: : +5, : +2, : 0, : -3. Arranging in decreasing order of oxidation state: (+5) > (+2) > (0) > (-3).

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