What is the oxidation state of nitrogen in NO2?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the oxidation state of nitrogen in the chemical compound nitrogen dioxide (NO2). To find the oxidation state, we consider the usual oxidation states of the other atoms in the compound and apply the rules governing oxidation states.
Answer
+4
The final answer is +4
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is +4
More Information
The oxidation state of nitrogen in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is +4 because it balances the overall charge of the molecule considering the known oxidation state of oxygen (-2).
Tips
Be careful not to confuse NO2 (neutral molecule) with NO2- (nitrite ion), which has a different oxidation state for nitrogen.
Sources
- What is the Oxidation Number of Nitrogen in NO2? - unacademy.com
- What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in NO2? | Socratic - socratic.org
- What is the oxidation state of NO2? - homework.study.com
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