Common Oxidation States of Hydrogen

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Common Oxidation States of Hydrogen

### Formula:

$$H=+1$$

$$H=-1$$

### Terminologies:

- Hydrogen (+1) β†’ Oxidation state in most compounds.

- Hydrogen (-1) β†’ Oxidation state in metal hydrides.

### Usage:

- Used while calculating oxidation numbers.

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