Question

The oxidation state of nitrogen in $N_{3}H$ is

• A. $+\frac{1}{2}$
• B. $+4$
• C. $+1$
• D. $-\frac{1}{3}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Let the oxidation state of nitrogen is x. $N_{3}H\Rightarrow 3\times x+1=0$ $3x=-1$ $x=-\frac{1}{3}$