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The oxidation number of nitrogen atoms in `NH_4NO_3` are

A

`+3,+3`

B

`+3,-3`

C

`-3,+5`

D

`-5,+3`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`NH_4 NO_3 hArr NH_(4)^(+) + NO_(3)^(-)`
`NH_(4)NO_(3) hArr NH_(4)^(+) +NO_(3)^(-)`
`NH_(4)^(+) , x +4 =+1 , x =- 3 , NO_(3)^(-), x -6 =-1 , x +5`
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