Chemistry, asked by abhishek7094, 1 year ago

oxidation state of Nitrogen in H-N=C is
a) - 4 b) +3 c) - 3 d) - 2

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Answered by pgcpattoki27072001
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The correct answer is C.  -3

But your q is incorrect. the HCN structure is H_C≡N

because:

  1. carbon make 4 bonds
  2. hydrogen make 1 bond
  3. nitrogen make 3 bonds

morever:

in HCN molecule the oxidation state of:

  1. carbon is +2
  2. hydrogen is +1
  3. nitrogen is -3

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