Which statement about oxidation numbers (or states) is not true? A) For oxidatio

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Which statement about oxidation numbers (or states) is not true?

A) For oxidation numbers (or states), we completely disregard the notion of sharing electrons. The covalent electrons in a molecule are assigned to either one atom or the other. B) The oxidation number tells you the exact number of electrons that each atom has or is missing. C) When determining oxidation states for two different atoms bonded in a molecule, you assign the electrons to the atom with the greater electronegativity value. D) The oxidation number gives you insight into where the electron rich and electron deficient areas (relative to individual atoms) of a molecule are located.

Explanation / Answer

B) The oxidation number tells you the exact number of electrons each atom has or missing.

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