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What does the oxidation state of an element in a compound represent?
ChemistryRedox ReactionsNEET
Options:
  • A The number of valence electrons
  • B The number of protons in the nucleus
  • C The charge on the element in the compound
  • D The atomic mass of the element
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The charge on the element in the compound
The oxidation state of an element in a compound represents the charge that the element carries within that compound.

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