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Oxidation numbers for CNO- ??? so i know that for sure the oxidation of oxygen is -2... but if u can just find the oxidation number for carbon and nitrogen in that compound i would really appreciate it! and also to explain why .. thanks

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The more electronegative element is assigned the negative oxidation number. CNO1-O = -2N = -3 (more electronegative than C)C = +4The sum of these oxidation numbers is -1, the same as the overall charge on the ion.... Show More
In CNO C is bonded to N and N is bonded to O.When C bonds to N as in CN-, C is +2 (because N is -3).In CNO, N is oxidized, C remains the same (+2) and 0 is -2. That leaves N as -1.... Show More

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