What are the oxidation state of N in HNO3? *
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+5
Nitrogen is in +5 oxidation state.
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Oxidation state of N in HNO3 is +5---
OS of H= +1, & O = -2
H = +1
O x 3 = -2 x 3
= -6
net charge on molecule = 0
So +1 -6 +N = 0
=> N = 0+6-1
= +5
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