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What is an oxidation state?

A. The number of valence electrons an atom has
B. The charge of an atom's ion
C. The row of the periodic table an atom is in
D. The electronegativity of an atom divided by two

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Based on the definition which states it is an indicator of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound. I believe the most viable answer is the charge of an atom's ion.
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