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Oxidation number denotes the oxidation state of an element in a:

ACompound
BVacuum
CNucleus
DPhoton
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Compound
1. Elements in combination carry a formal charge assignment. 2. That assignment follows a set of rules. 3. It denotes the oxidation state of the element in a compound. _Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Unit 8, Redox Reactions._
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