8NH3+3Cl2→6NH4Cl+N2
Compound A is NH4Cl
1(x)+4(1)+1(−1)=0
x+4−1=0
x=−3
The oxidation state of compound A is −3
Hence option A is correct.
The weight of chlorine gas undergoing oxidation when excess of chlorine is sent into hot concentrated caustic soda solution containing 24 grams of solute in it 3Cl2+6NaOH→5NaCl+NaClO3+3H2O
Question 15 Ozone-layer is getting depleted because of (a) excessive use of automobiles (b) excessive formation of industrial units (c) excessive use of man-made compounds containing both fluorine and chlorine (d) excessive deforestation.