Question

The oxidation state of oxygen is -2. Find the oxidation state of the other atoms in the following compounds a. H 2 O b. H 2 CO 3 c. HNO 3

Answer 1

Explanation:

a. Ox state of H is +2 in water

b. ox state of c...+2+c-6=0

c-4=0

C=+4

c. +1+N-6=0

N-5=0

N=+5