Q21 · Redox

Problem

JEE Advanced 2012 Paper 1 — Chemistry Q21. (Full statement in PDF — open reference.)

1. Solution outline

Decreasing oxidation state of N: HNO₃(+5) > NO(+2) > N₂(0) > NH₄Cl(−3).

Hints

• Decreasing oxidation state of N: HNO₃(+5) > NO(+2) > N₂(0) > NH₄Cl(−3).

Answer

(B)