Identify a True Statement About Oxidation Numbers

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about oxidation numbers.

A) Each atom in an element has an oxidation number of 1.
B) For monoatomic ions,the oxidation number is equal to the charge on the ion.
C) The oxidation number of H is 0 in most of the compounds.
D) The oxidation number of O is +2 in most of the compounds.
E) Fluorine always has an oxidation number of +1 in most of the compounds.