The nitrate anion is select one: a. a strong acid. b. a strong base. c. amphoteric. d. a strong reducing agent. e. a strong oxidizing agent.

Option (e) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Chemical formula of a nitrate ion is and it acts as a strong oxidizing agent because it itself gets reduced easily.

As we know that an oxidizing agent tends to oxidize other substances by itself gaining electrons. As a result, there will occur a decrease in its oxidation state.

The oxidation number of nitrogen in is +5. So, it gains electrons and helps in oxidizing other substances.

Thus, we can conclude that the nitrate anion is a strong oxidizing agent.

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atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of carbon is as shown here in the image.