The oxidation number of the underlined atom in the following species
Identify the incorrect option.

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🧠 The Number Game
Oxidation states are based on the bookkeeping of electrons. We use standard rules (, , ) to find the unknown "x".

🗺️ Step-by-Step Validation
- (a) : 
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- (b) : 
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  The option says , which is incorrect. (Target Answer)
- (c) : 
  . (Correct)
- (d) : 
  . (Correct)

⚡ The 30-Second Mental Math
In , Oxygen is taking electrons away (). Copper must be positive to balance it. An alkali metal or transition metal in a low oxidation state like this will always be posit

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