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In which of the following nitrogen compounds, does N has the highest oxidation state?

Correct answer: C. HNO3

  • A. NH2OH
  • B. N2H4
  • C. HNO3
  • D. NH3

Explanation

HNO3 has the highest oxidation state of nitrogen atom:+1+x+(-6)=0x=+5In NH3, N2H4, and NH2OH, the oxidation states, when calculated the same way, are 3-, 2+, and 1+ respectively.

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