Question

Oxidation Number is the combining capacity of the element.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

Oxidation number is the residual charge left on the atom when other atoms are removed as ions.

Oxidation number is the charge (real or imaginary) present on the atom of the element when it is in combination. It may have plus or minus sign. Eg. : in$N{H}_3$, N has oxidation number of - 3 and that of H + 1.