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Maximum number of oxidation states which nitrogen can show in its compound is ....

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9
9 oxidation states are possible, `Cl^(-) `,-3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3,+4 and +5
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Knowledge Check

  • Which oxidation state is not shown by carbon in its compounds?

    A
    `-4`
    B
    4
    C
    1
    D
    0

  • Oxidation number of nitrogen can be -

    A
    From + 5 to -3
    B
    From -5 to -3
    C
    From -5 to +3
    D
    From + 10 to +6

  • The element with maximum number of oxidation states in their compounds is

    A
    Eu
    B
    La
    C
    Gd
    D
    Am