what is the oxidation number of Zn(NO3)2
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in Zn(NO3) 2 , the oxidation number of only Zn is +2.
and the oxidation number of (NO3) is -1 .
so the oxidation numer of Zn (NO3)2 = 0.
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Given:
Given compound is .
To find:
The oxidation number of Zn.
Solution:
The compound is .
We know that the oxidation state of is -1.
Again this compound contains two groups.
Let the oxidation number of Zn be x.
The overall charge of the compound is 0.
So, we can write-
The value of x is +2.
So, the oxidation state or number of Zn in zinc nitrate is +2.
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