The systematic name for {N₂O} is

Correct Answer is : Nitrogen (I) oxide

Correct Answer is : Nitrogen (I) oxide

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BECE Science 2015 Paper

Question : 34

Total: 40

\mathrm{N_2O}

Solution:

Concept:

The systematic name is based on the oxidation state of nitrogen in the oxide.

Explanation:

\mathrm{N_2O}

, oxygen has an oxidation state of

-2

Let the oxidation state of nitrogen be

x

. Then:

2x + (-2) = 0

2x = +2 \Rightarrow x = +1

Since each nitrogen atom has an oxidation state of

+1

, the systematic name is nitrogen(I) oxide.

Answer:

A. Nitrogen (I) oxide

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