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The oxidation number of nitrogen in HN(3...

The oxidation number of nitrogen in `HN_(3)` is

A

`+(1)/(3)`

B

`0`

C

`-(1)/(3)`

D

1

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The correct Answer is:
C
In `HN_(3)`, oxidation number of nitrogen is determined as, `1+3x=0`
`3x=-1 implies therefore x=(-1)/(3)`.
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