Question

what is oxidation number of N in HNO3 and S in H2SO4​

Answer 1

Answer:

N = 5 and S = 6

Explanation:

HNO3

1 + x +3(-2) = 0

x -5 = 0

x = 5

H2SO4

2(1) + x + 4(-2) = 0

x - 6 =0

x = 6