Part A - Determining Oxidation Numbers In which compound is the oxidation state of oxygen -1? H2SO4 O2 H2O KCH3COO H2O2
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In H2SO4, the oxidation state of oxygen is -2 because sulfur has an oxidation state of +6 and hydrogen has an oxidation state of +1. So, 2(+1) + 4(-2) + 6 = 0. Show more…
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