Multiple choice

Match the column – I (compound) with column – II (oxidation state of nitrogen) and select the correct option.

Column – I
Column – II
A. Ammonia 1. -3
B. Nitric acid 2. -2
C. Hydrazine 3. +1
D. Nitrous oxide 4. +5

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D- 4

  2. A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2

  3. A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3

  4. A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

  5. A - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia (NH3) is -3. Oxidation state of nitrogen in nitric acid (HNH3) is +5. Oxidation state of nitrogen in hydrazine (N2H4) is -2. Oxidation state of nitrogen in nitrous oxide (N2O) is +1.

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