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Determine the oxidation number for the indicated element in each of the following substances.

S in SO2

C in COCl2

Mn in MnO4-

Br in HBrO

As in As4

O in K2O2

Im pretty lost on how to find them.

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The solution explains the general rules of determining the oxidation number of the atoms. It further explains the rules in several examples.

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Several general rules regarding the oxidation number:
Rules: (1) The sum of the O.N. must be 0 for an electrically neutral compound; (2) The sum of the O.N. must equal the ...

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