In the Azide Ion, Which Has the Lewis Structure Shown

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the azide ion, which has the Lewis structure shown below, the oxidation state of the central N atom is:

• A) +1
• B) +1/3
• C) - 1/3
• D) - 1
• E) none of these

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