The P Block Elements - Result Question 8
####8. In which of the following compounds, nitrogen exhibits highest oxidation state?
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(a) $N_2 H_4$
(b) $NH_3$
(c) $N_3 H$
(d) $NH_2 OH$
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Solution:
- (c) Compound
Oxidation number of nitrogen
\begin{tabular}{ll} $N_2 H_4$ & $=-2$ \\ $NH_3$ & $=-3$ \\ $N_3 H$ & $=-1 / 3$ \\ $NH_2 OH$ & $=-1$ \end{tabular}