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What is the sum of the oxidation numbers of all the atoms in \mathrm{Sn\left ( ClO_4 \right )_2} ?

Option: 1

0


Option: 2

2


Option: 3

-2


Option: 4

1


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Rules for Oxidation Number -

The algebraic sum of the oxidation number of all the atoms in a compound must be zero. In a polyatomic ion, the sum is equal to the charge on the ion.

 O.N.(Sn) = +2

O.N.(Cl) = +7

O.N.(O) = -2

 

\therefore 2.O.N.(Cl)+O.N.(Sn)+8O.N(O)

=2(7)+2-8(2)=0

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