Oxidation Number can be?
Correct answer: D. All of these options are correct
- A. Positive
- B. Zero
- C. Negative
- D. All of these options are correct
Explanation
Oxidation numbers represent the number of electrons lost by an element or a compound. Hence, it can be any number from 0 onwards. For example, in NaCl, Na has an oxidation number of +1. O2 has an oxidation number of 0.
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