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What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in H2O?

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Question: What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in H2O?

Options:

  1. +1
  2. 0
  3. -1
  4. +2

Correct Answer: +1

Solution: 

In water (H2O), the oxidation state of hydrogen is +1.

What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in H2O?

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Q1
What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in H2O?
  1. +1
  2. 0
  3. -1
  4. +2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the oxidation state of hydrogen in H2O?
Correct Answer: +1
  • Step 1: Identify the chemical formula of water, which is H2O.
  • Step 2: Recognize that water is made up of two hydrogen atoms (H) and one oxygen atom (O).
  • Step 3: Know that in most compounds, hydrogen has an oxidation state of +1.
  • Step 4: Since there are two hydrogen atoms in H2O, both will have an oxidation state of +1.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the oxidation state of hydrogen in H2O is +1.
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