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Oxidation number of nitrogen in `NaNO_(2)` is

A

`+2`

B

`+3`

C

`+4`

D

`-3`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Let the oxidation number of N in `NaNO_(2)` be x
`+1+x+(-2)xx2=0`
`1+x-4=0, x=+3`.
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