Question

Which is the most reduced form of inorganic nitrogen?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3–) are the predominate inorganic forms of nitrogen in soils. Ammonium exists in exchangeable and nonexchangeable forms. Nitrite (NO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are present in soil in lesser quantities.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nitrate is the most reduced form of inorganic nitrogen.

Explanation:

Nitrates, nitrites, nitrogen oxide, etc. are the forms of nitrogen. the forms of nitrogen are of different state that is solid, liquid and gases. the nitrogen from the atmosphere is consumed by the soil and plant after it is again release back into the atmosphere. It is known as nitrogen cycle.

There are many bacteria’s which are responsible for the nitrogen fixation. Nitrogen fixation is defined as the process by which nitrogen is changed into it reduce formed so that it can be easily consumed by the plant for their process of photosynthesis to produce food.