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Assign oxidation states for all atoms in each of the following compounds

a. KMnO,
b. NiO2
c. NasFe(OH)6
d. (NH4)2HPOs
e. PO6
f. Fe 04
g. XeOF 4 ely
h. SF
i. co

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Assigning oxidation states involves applying certain rules to determine how oxidized an atom is within a molecule or ion. Some compounds listed in the question contain typos or are not standard chemical formulas, hence specific assignments cannot be provided without the correct formulas.

Step-by-step explanation:

Assigning Oxidation States

Assigning oxidation states to elements in compounds is essential for understanding the chemical properties and reactions of those compounds. The oxidation state or number gives us an idea of how oxidized a particular atom is within a molecule or an ion. Here are some basic rules for assigning oxidation states:

  • The oxidation state of an atom in its elemental form is always 0.
  • For monoatomic ions, the oxidation state is equal to the ionic charge.
  • Oxygen usually has an oxidation state of -2, except in peroxides where it's -1.
  • Hydrogen typically has an oxidation state of +1 when bonded to non-metals and -1 when bonded to metals.

For the compounds listed in the question, the exercise would require applying these rules to each atom within the compounds and performing a balance to ensure the overall charge of the compounds remains neutral. Unfortunately, some of the compounds listed (e.g., KMnO, NasFe(OH)6, PO6, Fe 04) have typos or are not recognized chemical formulas, so specific oxidation state assignments cannot be provided for those.

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