According to the shortcut rules for assigning oxidation states: (a) Halide atoms usually have a zero oxidation

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According to the shortcut rules for assigning oxidation states:

(a) Halide atoms usually have a zero oxidation state.

(b) Oxygen atoms usually have a +2 oxidation state.

(c) The sum of all the oxidation states must be zero for molecules and ions.

(d) The sum of all the oxidation states must equal the charge of the molecule or ion.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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