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Question: The oxidation state of an element in a particular compound can be defined as....

The oxidation state of an element in a particular compound can be defined as.

A

The charge acquired by its atom on the basis of electronegative consideration from other atoms in the molecule.

B

The residual charge acquired by its atom after removing all electronegative atoms from the molecule.

C

the valency of the most electronegative atom present in the molecule

D

Total number of electrons accepted by an atom to form a molecule.

Answer

The charge acquired by its atom on the basis of electronegative consideration from other atoms in the molecule.

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Solution

: the charge acquired by its atom on the basis of electronegative consideration from other atoms in the molecule.