Q. The correct order of N-compounds in its decreasing order of oxidation states is
A) $HNO_3$, $NH_4Cl$, NO, $N_2$
B) $HNO_3$, NO, $NH_4Cl$, $N_2$
C) $HNO_3$, NO, $N_2$, $NH_4Cl$
D) $NH_4Cl$, $N_2$, NO, $HNO_3$
Explanation
[Solution] Oxidation states of N: $HNO_3$ +5, NO +2, $N_2$ 0, $NH_4Cl$ -3. Answer (3).
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