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Title: Hard question for the Avogadro Exam
Post by: ZhakJ on May 20, 2016, 01:12:58 AM

Hey guys, a question like this just appeared on the Avogadro high school chemistry exam. Any ideas?

Given that the molecule FONS theoretically exists, what would be the oxidation state of O?
A) 1+
B) 2+
C) 1-
D) 2-
E) 0

Thanks!

Title: Re: Hard question for the Avogadro Exam
Post by: sjb on May 20, 2016, 02:35:47 AM

Quote from: ZhakJ on May 20, 2016, 01:12:58 AM

Hey guys, a question like this just appeared on the Avogadro high school chemistry exam. Any ideas?

Given that the molecule FONS theoretically exists, what would be the oxidation state of O?
A) 1+
B) 2+
C) 1-
D) 2-
E) 0

Thanks!

What are your thoughts?