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  • Oxidation Number of Hydrogen in NaH: A Simple Explanation
    Here's how to determine the oxidation number of H in NaH:

    * Na (Sodium) is an alkali metal, and alkali metals always have an oxidation number of +1 in their compounds.

    * The overall charge of the compound (NaH) is zero.

    To balance the charge, the hydrogen atom must have an oxidation number of -1.

    Therefore, the oxidation number of H in NaH is -1.

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