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what is the oxidation number for Zn(OH)4 2-? The question asks: Use the rules (in order) to assign oxidation numbers to each of the elements in the compounds below: Zn, O, H I figured out the oxidation # for Zn is +2, O is -8, and H is +4....why is this wrong?

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