Question

write the structure of HNO3 and find the oxidation state of different elements.....​

Answer 1

Answer:

oxidation states:

H=+1

O=-2

N=-((-2×3)+(+1))=+5

Explanation:

oxidation state of H is +1 (known to us)

oxidation state of O is -2 (known to us)

let oxidation state of N = x

x+3*(-2)+(+1)=0

x-6+1=0

x-5=0

x=+5(this is the answer)