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The oxidation state of nitrogen in N(3)H...

The oxidation state of nitrogen in `N_(3)H` is

A

`+(1)/(2)`

B

`+3`

C

`-1`

D

`-(1)/(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
The oxidation state of hydrogen is always `+1` except in ionic hydrides (where ON of hydrogen is `-1`). `N_(3)H` (hydrogen acid) is not an ionic compound, hence
`3x + (+1) = 0`
`3x = -1, x = -1//3`
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