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In compounds formed by the union of different elements, the more electronegative atom will
have negative oxidation state.

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True
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Solution

The correct option is A True
It is one of the rules to determine oxidation state.
In compounds formed by the union of different elements, the more electronegative atom will have negative oxidation state whereas the less electronegative atom will have positive oxidation state.

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