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The valency of nitrogen in nitrogen dioxide.

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The valency of nitrogen in nitrogen dioxide.

Options

  • +1

  • +3

  • +4

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Solution

+4

Explanation:

In nitrogen dioxide (NO2), since each of the two oxygen atoms has a valency of −2, nitrogen must balance it with a valency of +4.

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Chapter 1: The Language of Chemistry - For Additional High Order Thinking Questions [Page 17]

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Viraf J. Dalal Simplified ICSE Chemistry [English] Class 9
Chapter 1 The Language of Chemistry
For Additional High Order Thinking Questions | Q 2. 3. (c) | Page 17
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