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Interpretation:
Given table has to be filled with the respective values or formulas.
Explanation of Solution
Entry 1:
Name is given as nitrogen. The formula of nitrogen is
Entry 2:
Formula of the compound is given as
Therefore, oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia is
Entry 3:
Name is given as nitrous acid. The formula of nitrous acid is
Therefore, oxidation state of nitrogen in nitrous acid is
Entry 4:
Name is given as nitrogen dioxide. The formula of nitrogen dioxide is
Therefore, oxidation state of nitrogen in nitrogen dioxide is
Entry 5:
Formula of the compound is given as
Therefore, oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonium ion is
Entry 6:
Name is given as ammonium nitrate. The formula of ammonium nitrate is
Oxidation state of nitrogen in nitrate can be calculated as shown below,
Therefore, oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonium nitrate is
The complete table can be given as,
Formula | Name | Oxidation state of nitrogen |
Nitrogen | Zero | |
Ammonia | ||
Nitrous acid | ||
Nitrogen dioxide | ||
Ammonium ion | ||
Ammonium nitrate |
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