What Is the Oxidation Number of Boron in Sodium Tetraborate

question 84

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of boron in sodium tetraborate, Na₂B₄O₇?

• A)+12
• B)-3
• C)+14
• D)+3
• E)+4

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