Which substance below would contain a nitrogen atom with the highest oxidation number of all those shown? A)NH₄ ¹⁺ B)N₂ C)NO₂ D)NO₃ ^1- E)NH₃

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In compound D (NO₃ ^1-), nitrogen is bonded to sulfur in a molecule containing an overall charge of -1. Therefore, nitrogen must have an oxidation number of +5, which is the highest among all of the given options.

Which Substance Below Would Contain a Nitrogen Atom with the Highest