When zinc reacts with very dilute $HNO_3$,the oxidation state of nitrogen changes from

  • A
    $+5$ to $+1$
  • B
    $+5$ to $-3$
  • C
    $+5$ to $+4$
  • D
    $+5$ to $+3$

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