Q. Nitrogen forms a variety of compounds in all oxidation states ranging from:
Answer: –3 to + 5
Notes: Nitrogen compounds are chemical compounds containing nitrogen ions. Nitrogen forms compounds with a wide range of oxidation states that range from -3 for the nitride ion to +5 in nitrates and nitric acid. +5 oxidation state compounds are strong oxidizing agents. -3 oxidation state compounds are weak reducing agents.

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