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Redox Reactions — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryRedox Reactions2 Marks
Question
Does the oxidation number of an element in any molecule or any polyatomic ion represent the actual charge on it?
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Answer

No, The oxidation number of an element in any species is an apparent charge on the atom which it appears to have acquired when all other atoms in the species are removed as ions.

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