Identify a True Statement About Oxidation Numbers

question 47

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about oxidation numbers.

• A) Each atom in an element has an oxidation number of 1.
• B) For monoatomic ions,the oxidation number is equal to the charge on the ion.
• C) The oxidation number of H is 0 in most of the compounds.
• D) The oxidation number of O is +2 in most of the compounds.
• E) Fluorine always has an oxidation number of +1 in most of the compounds.

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