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The maximum oxidation state shown by Nitrogen is

Option: 1

-3


Option: 2

+3


Option: 3

+4


Option: 4

+5


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The highest possible oxidation state for the non metals is equal to the total number of electrons present in the valence shell of the atom. As N has 5 electrons in its valence shell so its maximum oxidation state is +5. 

It shows its +5 oxidation state in compounds like \mathrm{N_2O_5} and \mathrm{HNO_3}.

Therefore, option (4) is correct.

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