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