The Proper Assignment of Oxidation Numbers to the Elements in the Compound

question 28

Multiple Choice

The proper assignment of oxidation numbers to the elements in the compound LiAsO₃ would be

• A) +1 for Li, +5 for As and -2 for O
• B) +1 for Li, +5 for As and -6 for O
• C) +1 for Li, +1 for As and -2 for O
• D) +2 for Li, +4 for As and -6 for O

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