In the reaction below and state what is being oxidized and what is being reduced.? N2 + H2 → NH3

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anor277
Jun 4, 2018

We speak of dinitrogen REDUCTION....

Explanation:

#1/2stackrel(0)N_2 +3/2stackrel(0)H_2rarr stackrel(-III)NH_3#

Dinitrogen is REDUCED, and dihydrogen is oxidized to give #H^+#. And clearly this is a redox reaction.

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