Question

When using Lewis formula to assign oxidation states, all the electrons in each bond are assigned to the more electronegative atom in the bond.
If true enter 1, else enter 0.

• A. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1
When using Lewis formula to assign oxidation states, all the electrons in each bond are assigned to the more electronegative atom in the bond.
For example, in water molecule $\left(H_{2}O\right)$ , the electrons in each bond are assigned to the more electronegative oxygen atom in the bond. Hence, the oxidation state of H becomes $+1$ and the oxidation state of O becomes $-2$.