Chemistry-Oxidation Number
NEET Chemistry Oxidation Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
In Stock notation, how is the oxidation number of a metal represented in a compound?
A
By a Roman numeral in parentheses after the metal symbol.
B
By a lowercase letter following the metal symbol.
C
By an Arabic numeral before the metal symbol.
D
By a color code associated with the metal.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Stock notation expresses the oxidation number by placing a Roman numeral in parentheses after the symbol of the metal in the molecular formula, as stated in the text.
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