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The oxidation number of an element in a compound is evaluated on the basis of certain rules. Which of the following rules is not correct in this respect ?

A

The oxidation number of hydrogen is always +1

B

The algebric sum of all the oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is zero

C

an element in the free or the uncombined state bears oxidation number zero

D

in all of its compounds the oxidation number of fluoride is -1

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