Q.

Which of the following statements does not explain the difference between valency and oxidation number

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a

valency of an elements is a fixed quantity whereas oxidation number varies from compound to compound

b

valency is a pure number whereas oxidation number has positive or negative value

c

oxidation number and valency have fixed values

d

valency and oxidation number can be represented for an element or a radical

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Oxidation number is not fixed value as it changes from compound to compound. Different groups in periodic table have fixed valency of all elements in a particular group.

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Which of the following statements does not explain the difference between valency and oxidation number