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The maximum number of covalent bonds formed by nitrogen is 4.

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Nitrogen has three unpaired electrons and one lone pair of electrons in the valence shell. Therefore, nitrogen can form three normal covalent bonds and one coordinate bond.
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    A
    transfer of electrons takes place
    B
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    C
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    D
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