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In which of the following compounds, nitrogen exhibits the highest oxidation state?A. `N_(3)H`B. `NH_(2)OH`C. `N_(2)H_(4)`D. `NH_(3)` |
Answer» Correct Answer - A Let the oxidation state of nitrogen in the given compounds be `x`. (`a`) `overset(x)(N_(3))overset(+1)(H) implies (x)3+(+1)=0 implies 3x= -1` `implies x= -(1)/(3)` (`b`) `overset(x)(N)overset(+1)(H_(2))overset(-2+1)(OH) implies x+(+1)2+(-2)+(+1)=0` `x+2-2+1=0 implies x= -1` (`c`) `overset(x)(N_(2))overset(+1)(H_(4)) implies 2(x)+(+1)4=0` `implies 2x= -4 implies x= -2` (`d`) `overset(x)(N)overset(+1)(H_(3)) implies x+(+1)3=0` `x= -3` `:.` Oxidation state of nitrrogen is highest in `N_(3)H`. |
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