Determine the oxidation state for each of the elements below. The oxidation state of nitrogen in potassium nitride $K_3N$ is The oxidation state of chlorine in perchlorate ion $ClO_4^-$ is The oxidation state of carbon in methanol $CH_3OH$ is
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Nitrogen in potassium nitride (K3N) has an oxidation state of -3. This is because potassium (K) has an oxidation state of +1, and the compound is neutral, so the oxidation state of nitrogen must be -3 to balance out the charges. Show more…
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