What is the oxidation state of N in NaNO3?A.0B.+6C.+5D.-1

To find the oxidation state of Nitrogen (N) in NaNO3, we need to know the oxidation states of the other elements first.

1. Sodium (Na) has an oxidation state of +1.
2. Oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -2.

The formula for sodium nitrate is NaNO3, which means there is one atom of sodium, one atom of nitrogen, and three atoms of oxygen.

The sum of the oxidation states in a neutral compound is zero. So, we can set up the following equation to solve for the oxidation state of nitrogen:

(+1) + (x) + 3(-2) = 0

Solving for x gives:

x = +5

So, the oxidation state of Nitrogen (N) in NaNO3 is +5. Therefore, the correct answer is C. +5.