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What is the oxidation number of N in ammonium nitrate?
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What is the oxidation number of N in ammonium nitrate?

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The two nitrogen atoms are in different oxidation states. The one in the ammonium ion (NH4+) is in the 3- oxidation state while the one in the nitrate ion (NO3-) is in the 5+ oxidation state.
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