Chemistry-Oxidation Number
NEET Chemistry Oxidation Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about oxidation numbers is correct?
A
Fractional oxidation numbers are sometimes observed in compounds like C3O2 and Na2S4O6.
B
Oxidation numbers can never be fractional in any chemical compound.
C
Oxidation numbers only apply to metals and not to non-metals in compounds.
D
The oxidation number of an element is always a whole number in every compound.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Fractional oxidation numbers, as mentioned in the NCERT context, can be seen in certain compounds, such as C3O2 where carbon has an oxidation number of (4/3).
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