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NO(2) + OH^(-) = NO(3)^(-) + NO(2)^(-) +...

`NO_(2) + OH^(-) = NO_(3)^(-) + NO_(2)^(-) + H_(2)O`

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To balance the redox reaction \( \text{NO}_2 + \text{OH}^- \rightarrow \text{NO}_3^- + \text{NO}_2^- + \text{H}_2\text{O} \) in alkaline medium, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify Oxidation States - In \( \text{NO}_2 \), nitrogen has an oxidation state of +4. - In \( \text{NO}_3^- \), nitrogen has an oxidation state of +5. - In \( \text{NO}_2^- \), nitrogen has an oxidation state of +3. ### Step 2: Determine Oxidation and Reduction ...
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