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Find the oxidation number of the element in the following compound. Mg in MgO -

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Find the oxidation number of the element in the following compound.

Mg in MgO

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Solution

MgO
1(Mg) + 1 (O) = 0
x + 1 (-2) = 0
x -2 = 0
x = + 2
Oxidation number of Mg in MgO is +2

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