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NH3 oxidation number?

A) -1 B) +1
C) 0 D) -3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

Explanation:

NH3, Ammonia is a neutral compound as the individual oxidation numbers elements that make up the compound NH3 are Nitrogen (N) and Hydrogen (H) sum to zero. 

We do not speak of the oxidation number of a molecule. We can speak of the oxidation numbers of the individual elements that make up the compound.

 

Here the oxidation number of Nirogen is -3 and that of Hydrogen is +1.

Now, NH3 = 1(-3) + 3(+1) = -3 + 3 = 0.

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The basic reason for the extraordinary sparkle of suitably cut diamond is that

A) it has well defined cleavage planes B) it has a very high transparency
C) it has a very high refractive index D) it is very hard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) it has a very high refractive index

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In an economy , the sectors are classified into public and private on the basis of

A) employment conditions B) nature of economic activities
C) ownership of enterprises D) use of raw materials
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ownership of enterprises

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Which of the statements given below are not correct?

1. The author of the novel 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' is Edward P Jones.
2. The author of the novel 'The Corrections' is Jonathan Franzen.
3. The author of the novel 'The Known World' is Jennifer Egan.

A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3 D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 and 3

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Find the missing number in the following series:

43, 172, 86, 344, ?

A) 172 B) 258
C) 129 D) 430
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 172

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Who is said to have become the chief of the Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira

A) Jambu B) Bhadrabahu
C) Sthulbhadra D) Sudharma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sudharma

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Q:

The articles 17 and 18 of Constitution provide

A) Social Equality B) Economic Equality
C) Political Equality D) Religious Equality
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Social Equality

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Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India,lived during the

A) 2nd Century BC B) 6th-5th Century BC
C) 2nd century AD D) 5th-6th Century AD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6th-5th Century BC

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