The correct order of N-compounds in its decreasing order of oxidation states is

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🧠 The "Aha!" Moment
Tracking Nitrogen's oxidation state is about balancing the hydrogen "plus" and oxygen "minus" charges. The goal is to arrange these common compounds in a descending ladder of oxidation levels.

🗺️ The Standard Approach
1. : . So, .
2. : . So, .
3. : Pure elemental form. Oxidation state is always 0.
4. :  ion. . So, .

Order: .
Sequence: .

⚡ The 30-Second Trick
Oxygen is an "oxidizer" (increases oxidation state), and Hydrogen is a "reducer" (often results in lower states fo

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