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Oxidation state of nitrogen in NH2OH is:

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3
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1
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3
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Solution

The correct option is D 1
Let x be the oxidation state of N in NH2OH.
Since the overall charge on the complex is 0, the sum of oxidation states of all elements in it should be equal to 0.

Therefore, x+21=0
or, x=1.

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