Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 396

Question: The oxidation state of nitrogen in $ N_3H $ is [NCERT 1977, 81]

Options:

A) $ +\frac{1}{3} $

B) + 3

C) $ -1 $

D) $ -\frac{1}{3} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In hydrazoic acid $ (N_3H) $ nitrogen shows $ -\frac{1}{3} $ oxidation state. $ \overset{*}{\mathop{N_3H}}, $ $ 3x+1=0 $ , $ 3x=-1 $ , $ x=-\frac{1}{3} $ .



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