Question

Oxidation state of nitrogen in
(1) - 4
2) - 3
3) +3
4) -2

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Answer 1

Answer:

-3

Explanation:

Nitrogen compounds encompass oxidation states of nitrogen ranging from −3 (as in ammonia & amines) to +5 (as in nitric acid). It has 5 outer valence electrons, 3 of them being unpaired. It can gain 3e− or lose all the 5 valence e− to obtain stable configuration