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The algebraic sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is:

AZero
BOne
CFour
DNine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Zero
1. The compound carries no net charge. 2. All the atoms are counted together. 3. The sum must be zero. _Source: syllabus Chemistry, Unit 7 'Redox Reactions'_
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