In which state of the following compounds does nitrogen have the most positive oxidation state? group of answer choices no2 nano2 hno3 n2o nh4cl

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The compound nitrogen have most positive oxidation state is NO₂. The correct option is b.

What is oxidation state?

The total number of electrons gained or lost by an atom in order to form a chemical bond with another atom.

The charge on an ion is equal to the sum of the oxidation states of all the atoms in the ion. A substance's more electronegative elements are given a negative oxidation state.

A positive oxidation state is assigned to the less electronegative element.

Thus, the correct option is b, NO₂.

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