Question

Oxidation state of nitrogen in nitric oxide is

• A. $+2$
• B. $+3$
• C. $+4$
• D. $-2$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Oxidation state of nitrogen in nitric oxide (NO) is +2

Molecular formula of nitric oxide $=NO$

$x-2=0$

$x=+2$