MCQ
Nitrogen can exhibit which of the following oxidation states:
  • A
    $+1$
  • B
    $+2$
  • C
    $+3$
  • all of the above

Answer

Correct option: D.
all of the above
Nitrogen forms oxides in which nitrogen exhibits each of its positive oxidation numbers from $+1$ to $+5.$
$\ce{N_2O}$ has nitrogen in the $+1$ oxidation state,$ NO$ has $+2$ and $\ce{NO_2}$​ has $+4$ oxidation state.

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