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Question: The oxidation number of *Al* in\(Ca_{3}\left( AlO_{3} \right)_{2}\) is...

The oxidation number of Al inCa3(AlO3)2Ca_{3}\left( AlO_{3} \right)_{2} is

A
  • 3
B

– 1

C
  • 2
D

0

Answer
  • 3
Explanation

Solution

Ca3(AlO3)2Ca_{3}\left( \underline{Al}O_{3} \right)_{2}

2 × 3 + 2x – 6 × 2 = 0 or 6+2x12=06 + 2x - 12 = 0 or 2x=62x = 6

orx=+3x = + 3