Q 3. Assign the oxidation number of the underline species in the following compounds or ions.
Dear Student,
Consider the oxidation number of Bi is 'x'.
We know the oxidation number of O is -2. And there is a negative charge on the ion.
Then,
x + 3(-2) = -1
x - 6 = -1
x = +5
Regards
Consider the oxidation number of Bi is 'x'.
We know the oxidation number of O is -2. And there is a negative charge on the ion.
Then,
x + 3(-2) = -1
x - 6 = -1
x = +5
Regards