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In which of the following pairs of compounds, nitrogen has maximum positive and maximum negative values of oxidation number?

A

`NH_3 and HN_3`

B

` HNO_3 and HCN`

C

`N_2 O and NH_2 OH`

D

`N_2 O_4 and NO_2`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Nitrogen in `HNO_3` and HCN has +5 and 3 oxidation number, respectively. These are the maximum positive or negative amongst the oxidation number of N in other substances.
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