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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Oxidation number method MCQ

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Oxidation number methodHardQuestion 20104

Question

The sum of increase in oxidation number must equal:

  1. A
    Sum of decrease in oxidation number
    Correct
  2. B
    Total pressure
  3. C
    Number of atoms always
  4. D
    Number of electrons in atom

Correct answer

Sum of decrease in oxidation number

Explanation

Electron loss and gain must balance.

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