Calculate the oxidation number of N in (...

Calculate the oxidation number of N in `(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)` molecule.

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Let the oxidation number of N in `(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)` molecule is x.
Now,
`" "2x+1 (+1 times 8)+ 6+(-2 times 4)=0`
`" "2x+8+6-8=0`
`" "x=-3`

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