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One mole of `N_(2)H_(4)` loses ten moles of electrons to form a new compound `A`. Assuming that all the nitrogen appears in the new compound, what is the oxidation state of nitrogen in `A`? (There is no change in the oxidation state of hydrogen.)

A

`-1`

B

`-3`

C

`+3`

D

`+5`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`N_(2)H_(4)rarr2y+10e^(-)`
`2x+4=0, 2y=2x`
`2x= -4`
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