Chemistry-Oxidation Number
NEET Chemistry Oxidation Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about oxidation numbers is correct?
A
Oxidation numbers can be expressed as fractions in certain compounds.
B
All compounds have integer oxidation numbers only.
C
Oxidation numbers are always equal to the actual charge of the ion.
D
The oxidation number of an element in its elemental form is always zero.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, there are compounds such as C3O2 where the oxidation number can be represented as fractions, indicating that oxidation numbers are not limited to whole numbers.
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