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Statement Oxygen atom in both `O_(2)` and `O_(3)` has oxidation number zero.
Explanation In `F_(2)O`, oxidation number of `O` is `+2`.

A

`S` is correct but `E` is wrong.

B

`S` is wrong but `E` is correct.

C

Both `S` and `E` are correct and `E` is correct explanation of `S`

D

Both `S` and `E` are correct but `E` is not correct explanation of `S`.

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The correct Answer is:
D
The reason is that the sum of ox.no. of elements in a molecule is equal to zero.
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