Chemistry-Oxidation Number
NEET Chemistry Oxidation Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What notation is used to express the oxidation number of a metal in a compound according to Alfred Stock?
A
Roman numeral in parenthesis
B
Arabic numeral in brackets
C
Greek letter before the symbol
D
Subscript following the symbol
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The oxidation number is expressed by putting a Roman numeral representing the oxidation number in parenthesis after the symbol of the metal in the molecular formula, as described in the context provided.
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