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In MgH2 oxidation number of hydrogen is...

In `MgH_2` oxidation number of hydrogen is:

A

`-1`

B

`+1`

C

`-2`

D

`+2`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`Mgoverset(-1)(H_2)` , In metallic hybrides , oxidation state of hydrogen is -1.
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