Question

Find the oxidation number of hydrogen in HNC. ​

Answer 1

+1

Step-by-step explanation:

The oxidation number of Hydrogen atom is +1. As Nitrogen is more electronegative than Carbon, the oxidation number of Nitrogen is - 3. The Net charge on the compound is zero.

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Answer 2

The oxidation number of hydrogen in HNC is +1.

In fact, the oxidation number of hydrogen in any compound will generally be +1; a major exception would be in the case of metal hydrides (e.g., NaH), where the hydrogen exists as a negative ion.