The compound potassium bismuthate(V), $\text{KBiO}_3$, is a strong oxidising agent. What does the (V) in potassium bismuthate(V) indicate?
- AIt is the oxidation number of the bismuth atom.
- BIt is the charge of the bismuthate ion.
- CIt is the oxidation number of the bismuthate ion.
- DIt is the sum of the charges of the two ions present.