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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Oxidation state MCQ

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Oxidation stateEasyQuestion 20062

Question

Oxidation number of hydrogen in most compounds is:

  1. A
    +1
    Correct
  2. B
    -1
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    +2

Correct answer

+1

Explanation

Hydrogen is usually +1 except in metal hydrides.