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Chapter 22: Problem 68

What are the oxidation numbers of \(\mathrm{O}\) and \(\mathrm{F}\) in \(\mathrm{HFO} ?\)

Short Answer

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The oxidation number of Oxygen (O) is -2 and the oxidation number of Fluorine (F) is -1 in HFO.

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01

Identify Hydrogen Oxidation Number

The oxidation number of Hydrogen (H) is usually +1 in its compounds. So, \(H=+1\).
02

Identify Fluorine Oxidation Number

Fluorine (F) always has an oxidation number of -1 in its compounds. So, \(F=-1\).
03

Calculate Oxygen Oxidation Number

Add the oxidation numbers of H and F, and subtract from zero because the overall charge of the compound is 0 (since there are no charges indicated in HFO). For Oxygen (O): since The sum of oxidation numbers in neutral compound = 0, then \(O = 0 - (+1) - (-1) = -2\).

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