What is the oxidation number of 2H2O

1.	What is the oxidation number of 2H2O
Answer» ANSWER: H = +1 , O = -2 Oxidation no. of H2 here is +2 But usually while writing oxidation no.we write that of a SINGLE ATOM. So, it is +1. And oxidation no. of O is always -2.

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H = +1 , O = -2

Oxidation no. of H2 here is +2

But usually while writing oxidation no.we write that of a SINGLE ATOM.

So, it is +1. And oxidation no. of O is always -2.

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