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The oxidation state of nitrogen in NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> ion is:

Answer: -3.

  • A 0
  • B +3
  • C -3
  • D +5

Correct answer: C. -3

Explanation: In NH₄⁺: overall charge is +1. 4(+1) + N = +1. N = +1 - 4 = -3.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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