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Nitrogen forms a variety of compounds in all oxidation states ranging from - |
| A. | -3 to + 5 |
| B. | -3 to +3 |
| C. | -3 to + 4 |
| D. | -3 to +6 |
| Answer» A. -3 to + 5 | |
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Explanation: Nitrogen compounds are chemical compounds containing nitrogen ions. Nitrogen forms compounds with a wide range of oxidation states that range from -3 for the nitride ion to in nitrates and nitric acid. +5 oxidation state compounds are strong oxidizing agents. -3 oxidation state compounds are weak reducing agents. |
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