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Nitrogen shows different oxidation states ranging from:

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3 to +5
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5 to +5
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0 to 5
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3 to +3
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Solution

The correct option is A 3 to +5
Since nitrogen atom have 5 electrons in its outermost shell, so higher electronegative elements can extend its oxidation state up to +5, while in case of taking electrons it cannot go beyond 8 electrons. So at most it can accept 3 electrons.

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