How Do You Determine Oxidation Numbers?

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This discussion focuses on determining oxidation numbers, specifically distinguishing between organic and inorganic methods. The recommended resource is Chemistry Coach, which outlines two methods: Method A for organic oxidation numbers and Method B for inorganic oxidation numbers. Users seeking clarity on oxidation numbers can refer to this site for structured guidance.

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Hello,
Can someone show me a good site that helps explain how to determine oxidation numbers. I keep reading the same information in my textbook but I still don't have a clear idea on how to do that.
Thank you
 
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Here's a neat site I found.
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/oxno.htm

Are you trying to do organic or inorganic oxidation numbers? Method A on the site is good for organic, Method B is good for inorganic.
 

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