Determine the oxidation state of nitrogen in NaNO₂.

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In this compound, sodium (Na) has a well-known oxidation state of +1. Oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -2. Therefore, the total oxidation states of Na and O in the compound are +1 and -2, respectively. Now, let x be the oxidation state of nitrogen (N). Then we can write: (+1) + x + (-2) + (-1) + x + (-2) = 0 Solving for x gives x = +3. Therefore, the oxidation state of nitrogen in NaNO₂ is +3, which is the same as choice B.

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Determine the Oxidation State of Nitrogen in NaNO₂