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ANSWER

The oxidation number of fluorine (F) is -1

EXPLANATION

The given compound is NaF

To find the oxidation number of F, follow the steps below

Let x represents the oxidation number of F

Recall, that the oxidation number of Na is +1

Therefore, we can find the oxidation number below

1 + x = 0

subtract 1 from both sides of the equation

1 - 1 + x = 0 - 1

x = 0 - 1

x = -1

Therefore, the oxidation number of fluorine (F) is -1 N

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