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Oxidation States

Oxidation states represent the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound, expressed as the hypothetical charge an atom would have if all bonds were completely ionic. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry explores oxidation states in the context of both naturally occurring compounds and synt…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 20× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Oxidation states represent the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound, expressed as the hypothetical charge an atom would have if all bonds were completely ionic. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry explores oxidation states in the context of both naturally occurring compounds and synthetic catalytic materials. One investigation examines anthraquinones, naturally derived compounds where quinone structures involve characteristic carbonyl groups with specific oxidation states of carbon and oxygen atoms, relevant to understanding their chemical reactivity and biological properties. Another study addresses the preparation and characterization of polymer-anchored dimethylglyoxime copper complexes, where the oxidation state of copper—specifically copper in the +2 state—determines the coordination chemistry, stability, and catalytic performance of the material. Understanding oxidation states is fundamental to predicting chemical behavior, designing catalysts, and interpreting redox reactions across organic and inorganic systems. The topic bridges theoretical chemistry with practical applications in catalysis and natural product chemistry, where the electron distribution and formal charges assigned through oxidation state analysis guide both synthesis strategies and mechanistic interpretations of chemical transformations.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 20 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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