Which of the following atoms can have positive and negative oxidation number in their compounds?
(A) F
(B) Na
(C) Ar
(D) Cl
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Argon give positive and negative oxidation number.
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The atom is (D) Cl.
Explanation:
The oxidation number defines the number of electrons lost from the element. The oxidation number can be positive or negative or zero.
During formation of compound fluorine always forms negative oxidation number.
During formation of compound sodium always forms positive oxidation number.
During formation of compound argon which is a noble gas has no oxidation number.
The oxidation states of chlorine is -1, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, and +7.
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