In Which of the Following Pairs Is the Oxidation Number

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which of the following pairs is the oxidation number for the underlined element INCORRECT?

• A) BrO₄^-/(+7)
• B) CO₃^2-/+4
• C) FeO/+2
• D) IO₃^-/+5
• E) Mg(OH)₂/+3

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