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Oxidation states

Asked 2 times in CDS over 9 years (2016–2025), peaking in 2025.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2016–2025
Span
2025
Peak
1/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2025
  • Recurs across 2 years (2016–2025)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

116
125
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2025
Variable oxidation numbers are possible for :
  1. A Sodium
  2. B Calcium
  3. C Iron
  4. D Lithium
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CDS2016
Which one of the following statements is correct?
  1. A The oxidation number for hydrogen is always zero.
  2. B The oxidation number for hydrogen is always +1.
  3. C The oxidation number for hydrogen is always −1.
  4. D Hydrogen can have more than one oxidation number. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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