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

A

`+1/3`

B

`+3`

C

`-1`

D

`- 1/3`

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D
In hydrazoic acid `(N_(3)H)` nitrogen shows `-1/3` oxidation state.
`overset(**)(N)_(3)H`
`3x+1=0, 3x=-1, x=-1/3`.
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