Multiple choice

Nitrogen forms a number of oxides in different oxidation states. In which of the following oxides is nitrogen in the highest oxidation state?

  1. Dinitrogen oxide

  2. Nitrogen monoxide

  3. Dinitrogen trioxide

  4. Dinitrogen pentaoxide

  5. Nitrogen dioxide

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Oxidation state of nitrogen in dinitrogen pentaoxide (N2O5) is +5.