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im debating between C and D. Only reply if you can back up ur answer

Which statement best describes the primary limitation of oxidation state (or oxidation number)?


a)In molecules, electrons are not just in atomic orbitals. They are also in molecular orbitals. Therefore, oxidation states (or numbers) do not necessarily represent the electron reality for each atom.

b)Oxidation numbers attempt to account for where electrons are in a molecule.
c)Oxidation states attempt to assign electrons to atoms in a molecule.
d)Oxidation states (or numbers) are affected by electronegativity differences between atoms.

Explanation / Answer

c)Oxidation states attempt to assign electrons to atoms in a molecule.

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