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The oxidation states exhibited by hydrogen in its various molecular forms/compounds are :

A
-1 only
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zero only
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+1,-1 and 0
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+1 only
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Solution

The correct option is C +1,-1 and 0
Oxidation state of hydrogen in H2 is 0
Oxidation state of hydrogen in HCl is +1
Oxidation state of hydrogen in LiH is 1

Therefore, hydrogen can exhibit 1,0,+1 oxidation states in various compounds.

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