Hydrogen and oxygen usually have oxidation states of +1 and -2, respectively, in their compounds. The following

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Hydrogen and oxygen usually have oxidation states of +1 and -2, respectively, in their compounds. The following cases serve to remind us that there are exceptions. What are the oxidation states of the atoms in each of the following compounds? 

(a) MgH2;

(b) CsO3

(c) HOF; 

(d) NaAlH4.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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