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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