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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why nitrogen have multiple oxidation states (-3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2, +3, +4, +5?

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

bcoz of its ability to donate and accept electron since it lies between to too electronegative and too electropostive elements :)

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

phosphorous has an empty d orbitals where as nitrogen dont have it :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

chmvijay, thank you :)

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

you are welcome :)

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