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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

In which substance does nitrogen exhibit the lowest oxidation state?

  1. A Nitrogen gas
  2. B Ammonia
  3. C Nitrous oxide
  4. D Nitric oxide
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(B) Ammonia

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Nitrous oxide N 2 O
N 2 2x=0
x=0
N H 3 =x+3( +1 )=0
x=3
N 2 O2x+1( 2 )=0
x=+1
NOx+1( 2 )=0
x=+2