Q. In which of the following compounds, nitrogen exhibits highest oxidation state?
A) NH₂OH
B) N₂H₄
C) NH₃
D) N₃H
Explanation
[Solution from source] Oxidation states of N: NH₂OH −1, N₂H₄ −2, NH₃ −3, and in N₃H (hydrazoic acid) 3x + 1 = 0, so x = −1/3. The highest (least negative) is −1/3 in N₃H. NH₂OH at −1 is the nearest trap. Answer (4).
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