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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiple Choice what are the oxidation numbers for each atom in the compound AlN? A.Al is +1; N is –1. B.Al is +1; N is –3. C.Al is +3; N is –1. D.Al is +3; N is –3.

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

which one do u think would be right ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

nope then AlN wont be neutral right

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

adding the oxidation no of respective element should lead to zero :) bcoz AlN is neutral now can u try?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

would it be D because it would be =3 and -3?

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

bingoooo

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks!

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

welcome :)

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