Which is the correct formula for nitrogen (1) oxide?

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N₂O

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NO₂

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N₂O₃

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Solution

The correct option is B
N₂O

The oxidation number for oxygen is -2 and oxidation number for nitrogen is +1.Since this is a compound , the oxidation of atoms in the compound must be equal to zero. In $N_{2} O$ , note how N(-2)(+1)or a+2 charge will cancel out -2 charge of one oxygen ion.

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