Sn is Stanum i e is Tin So in H2SnO3 why does H have oxidation number + 1 - Chemistry -

Question

Sn is Stanum i e is Tin So in H2SnO3 why does H have oxidation
number + 1 ?? It should be -1 cause it is a metal

Geetha · Accepted Answer

The molecule exist like

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That is hydrogen atom is attached through oxygen atom which is a
non metal That is why H oxidation state is +1

Sn is Stanum i.e. is Tin. So in H2SnO3 why does H have oxidation number + 1 ?? It should be -1 cause it is a metal.