MCQ
What is the oxidation number of Si in the compound CaSiO3​?
  • A
    −4
  • B
    +2
  • C
    −2
  • D
    +4

Answer

  1. +4

Explanation:

CaSiO3​

Total charge present = 0.

Oxidation no. of Oxygen is −2.

Oxidation no. od Calcium is +2.

Let, oxidation no. of Slilicon be X.

So, [+2] + x + 3[−2] = 0

2 + x − 6 = 0

x = 4

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