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What is the oxidation number of Nitrogen in HNO2? +1 -1 +3 -3
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What is the oxidation number of Nitrogen in HNO2?

+1
-1
+3
-3

User Aleksander Kmetec
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I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the third option. The oxidation number of Nitrogen in HNO2 would be +3. It is calculated as follows:

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

Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.
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