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Find the valency factor (n) for `NH_(2)OH` in given reaction :
`Fe^(3+)+NH_(2)OHrarrFe^(2+)+N_(2)O+H^(+)+H_(2)O`

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To find the valency factor (n) for `NH2OH` in the reaction: `Fe^(3+) + NH2OH → Fe^(2+) + N2O + H^+ + H2O` we need to determine the change in oxidation state of the nitrogen in `NH2OH` as it converts to `N2O`. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the oxidation states:** - In `NH2OH`, we need to find the oxidation state of nitrogen (N). - The formula for calculating oxidation states is: \[ \text{Sum of oxidation states} = 0 \text{ (for neutral compounds)} \] - For `NH2OH`, let the oxidation state of nitrogen be \( x \): - The two hydrogens contribute \( +1 \times 2 = +2 \) - The hydroxyl group (OH) contributes \( -1 \) - Therefore, we have: \[ x + 2 - 1 = 0 \] Simplifying gives: \[ x + 1 = 0 \implies x = -1 \] 2. **Determine the oxidation state in the product (N2O):** - In `N2O`, there are two nitrogen atoms. Let the oxidation state of nitrogen be \( y \): - The oxygen contributes \( -2 \) - Thus, we have: \[ 2y - 2 = 0 \] Simplifying gives: \[ 2y = 2 \implies y = +1 \] 3. **Calculate the change in oxidation state:** - The change in oxidation state for nitrogen from `NH2OH` to `N2O` is: \[ \text{Change} = \text{Final state} - \text{Initial state} = +1 - (-1) = +1 + 1 = +2 \] 4. **Determine the valency factor (n):** - The valency factor (n) is equal to the total change in oxidation state per molecule of the reducing agent (in this case, `NH2OH`). - Since the change is +2, the valency factor \( n \) for `NH2OH` is: \[ n = 2 \] ### Final Answer: The valency factor (n) for `NH2OH` in the given reaction is **2**.

To find the valency factor (n) for `NH2OH` in the reaction: `Fe^(3+) + NH2OH → Fe^(2+) + N2O + H^+ + H2O` we need to determine the change in oxidation state of the nitrogen in `NH2OH` as it converts to `N2O`. ### Step-by-Step Solution: ...
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