What is the oxidation number of Li in LiAlH4 ? – InterviewSolution

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1.	What is the oxidation number of Li in LiAlH4 ?
Answer» x + 3 + 4 (-1) = 0 x + 3 – 4 = 0 x – 1 = 0 x = 1 ∴ The oxidation number of Li : LiAlH₄ is + 1.

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