The sum of the oxidation numbers of all the atoms in a neutral molecule is equal to:

zero

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Solution

The correct option is D zero
The sum of oxidation number of a neutral compound is zero and the sum of oxidation number in a polyatomic atom is equal to the charge of the atom.
Example:
In HCl the sum of oxidation number of H and Cl is zero.

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