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

The oxidation number of chromium in Cr2O7^2– is +6.

B

The oxidation number of sulfur in SO3^2– is +6.

C

Oxidation numbers can only be assigned to elements in their ionic form.

D

The oxidation number of manganese in MnO4– is +4.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The text indicates that the oxidation state of chromium in Cr2O7^2– is +6, while sulfur in SO3^2– has an oxidation state of +4, not +6. Oxidation numbers can be assigned to elements in both ionic and molecular forms, and the oxidation number of manganese in MnO4– is +7, not +4.

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