Which of the following is not correct about oxidation number convention? The oxidation number of a/an
a
element in the free state is zero
b
monatomic ion is equal to its charge
c
alkali meta like sodium in its compounds is + 1
d
atom of a diatomic molecules is + 2
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Nixonodunayo27
3 months ago
The oxidation number of an atom in a homonuclear diatomic molecule (e.g.,H2,Cl2) is zero. This is because the two identical atoms have equal electronegativity, meaning they share the bonding electrons equally, resulting in no net gain or loss of electrons for either atom.
Answer is D.
