Answer:
Nitrogen (ii) oxide
Explanation:
To know the IUPAC name for NO, we shall determine the oxidation number of N in NO.
NOTE: The oxidation number of oxygen (O) is always – 2.
Thus the oxidation number of N in NO can be obtained as follow:
N + O = 0 (ground state)
N + (– 2) = 0
N – 2 = 0
Collect like terms
N = 0 + 2
N = +2
Thus, the oxidation number of Nitrogen (N) in NO is +2.
Therefore, the IUPAC name for NO is Nitrogen (ii) oxide
