What is the oxidation state of nitrogen in $\mathrm{N}_3 \mathrm{H}$ ?

What is the oxidation state of nitrogen in $\mathrm{N}_3 \mathrm{H}$ ?
  1. $-\frac{1}{3}$
  2. $-1$
  3. $+\frac{1}{3}$
  4. $+3$

Solution

For $\mathrm{N}_3 \mathrm{H}$, $3 x+1=0$ $x=-\frac{1}{3}$

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (07 Aug Shift 1)

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