NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
What does the oxidation state of an element in a compound represent?
Options
- AThe number of valence electrons
- BThe number of protons in the nucleus
- CThe charge on the element in the compound
- DThe atomic mass of the element
Correct answer
C. The charge on the element in the compound
Step-by-step solution
The oxidation state of an element in a compound represents the charge that the element carries within that compound.