In which state of the following compounds does nitrogen have the most positive oxidation state? A) NaNO₂ B) N₂O C) HNO₃ D) NO₂ E) NH₄Cl

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In option C, nitrogen is bonded to three oxygen atoms and a hydrogen atom. Since oxygen has a higher electronegativity than nitrogen, nitrogen is more likely to have a positive oxidation state in this compound. In this case, nitrogen has an oxidation state of +5, the highest among the given compounds.

In Which State of the Following Compounds Does Nitrogen Have