In which compound does nitrogen have an oxidation number of +3?

Question

A. NH3

B. NO3

C. NO2

D. N2O5

Answer 1

A) N in NH3 has an oxidation number of +3

B) N in NO3 has an oxidation number of +6

C) N in NO2 has an oxidation number of + 4

D) N in N2O5 has an oxidation number of +5

 

So, the answer would be A) NH3