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7 December, 08:01

What Is wrong with the name, nitrogen (V) monoxide?

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  1. 7 December, 08:25
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    In nitrogen (V) monoxide, the V refers to an oxidation state of + 5 of the nitrogen atom.

    However, in nitrogen monoxide, NO, the oxidation state of the nitrogen aton is + 2.

    Therefore it is valid for us to say nitrogen (II) monoxide instead of nitrogen (V) monoxide.
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