In which of the following compounds, nitrogen exhibits highest oxidation state?

Options

A. `N_(2)H_(4)`
B. `NH_(3)`
C. `N_(3)H`
D. `NH_(2)OH`

Answer

C

Explanation

`underset((O.N." of N is "-2))underset("Hydrazine")(H-underset(..)overset(H)overset(|)(N)-underset(..)overset(H)overset(|)(N)-H)" "underset((O.N." of N is "-3))underset("Ammonia")(H-underset(..)overset(H)overset(|)(N)-H)`
`underset((O.N." of N is "-1//3))underset("Hydrazoic")(H-N=N=H)" "underset((O.N." of N is "-1))underset("Hydroxylamine")(H-underset(..)overset(H)overset(|)(N)-O-H)`
Thus, nitrogen exhibits highest oxidation state in `N_(3)H`
Thus question can also be credited to redox reactions (Part 1)