Question

What is the valency of :

nitrogen in the following compounds:

(i) N₂O₃ (ii) N₂O₅ (iii) NO₂ (iv) NO

 

 

Answer 1

Valency of nitrogen in the given compounds:

1. N₂O₃  = N is +3 
2. N₂O₅ = N is +5
3. NO₂ = N is +4
4. NO = N is +2