Balance the following equation by oxidation number method:
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(i) The skeleton equation along with oxidation number of each atom is,
0 Â + 1 Â Â Â +5 Â Â Â -2 Â Â Â +1 Â Â +5 Â -2 Â +2 Â -2 Â +1 Â -2
P Â +H Â Â Â Â N Â Â Â O3Â Â H Â Â P Â O3 Â N Â O Â +H2Â Â O
(ii) Noting the change in O.N. of above atoms,
Increase  P = 0  to  5  i.e. 5
Decrease N = +5 Â to -2 i.e. 3
(iii) Equalise the increase/decrease in O.N. by multiplying P by 3 and HNO3 by 5.
    3P + 5HNO3   HPO3  + NO + H2O
(iv) On counting and balancing the atoms on both sides, we get the balanced equation.
      3P + 5HNO3   3HPO3 + 5NO + H2O
Balance the following chemical equation by oxidation number method:
       in acidic medium.