What is the difference between valency and oxidation number

1.	What is the difference between valency and oxidation number
Answer» Valency refers to the combining capacity of an element, whereas oxidation state defines the valency along with the nature of the elements.Example :- valency of oxygen is 2Whereas oxidation state of oxygen is (-2)The ( - ) indicates the non-metallic nature of oxygen Good question bhai pr pta nhi

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