NH4NO3 on heating liberates an oxide of nitrogen. Oxidation state of nitrogen in that state will be:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
NH4NO3 → N2O + 2H2O
The gas formed is Dinitrogen oxide. It is a colourless, neutral gas.
N2O
2(x) + 1(-2) = 0
2x - 2 = 0
2x = 2
x = +1