NEET
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- Redox Reactions
NEET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions
What does the oxidation number denote in a compound?
What does the oxidation number denote in a compound?
Options
- AThe number of electrons gained by an element
- BThe number of electrons lost by an element
- CThe charge on an element in a compound
- DThe electronegativity of an element
Correct answer
C. The charge on an element in a compound
Step-by-step solution
The passage states that the oxidation number denotes the oxidation state of an element in a compound, representing its charge.