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The oxidation number of nitrogen in \(Pb(NO_{3})_{2}\) is

The oxidation number of nitrogen in \(Pb(NO_{3})_{2}\) is
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  • A +2
  • B +3
  • C +4
  • D +5
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
\(Pb(NO_{3})_{2}\) = \(+2 +2N + (-2\times 6) = 0\)
= \(2N = 10\)
⇒ \(N = +5\)

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