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What is the oxidation number of silicon in SiF4? a. +2 b. +8 c. +6 d. +4
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What is the oxidation number of silicon in SiF4?
a. +2
b. +8
c. +6
d. +4

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Answer:

the answer is D

+4

Step-by-step explanation:

each flourine atom receives it's preferred negative oxidation state of -1. In order to balance the silicon atom must receive a positive state of 4

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