Which list CORRECTLY arranges nitrogen-containing species from most to least oxidized?

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The oxidation state of an element in a molecule is determined by assuming that all the bonds are 100% ionic, assigning each bonded atom all of the electrons of the bond for which it is more electronegative, and assigning to the less electronegative atom only its “unshared” valence electrons. Using this method, the oxidation states for each nitrogen-containing species are as follows: NO₃^-: +3 NO₂^-: +2 N₂: 0 NH₄⁺: -1 Therefore, the correct arrangement of nitrogen-containing species from most to least oxidized is: NH₄⁺ > NO₃^- > NO₂^- > N₂. Only option B correctly arranges the species in this order.

Which List CORRECTLY Arranges Nitrogen-Containing Species from Most to Least