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Statement The oxidation number of an element in its free or uncombined from is zero.
Explanation The oxidation number of a monoatomic cation or anion is equal to its charge.

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

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

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

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

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