The oxidation number of nitrogen in \(Pb(NO_{3})_{2}\) is
- +2
- +3
- +4
-
+5
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
\(Pb(NO_{3})_{2}\) = \(+2 +2N + (-2\times 6) = 0\)
= \(2N = 10\)
⇒ \(N = +5\)