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Redox Reactions: Oxidation number MCQ

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Oxidation numberMediumQuestion 25008

Question

Oxidation number of carbon in methane is:

  1. A
    -4
    Correct
  2. B
    +4
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    -2

Correct answer

-4

Explanation

Hydrogen is +1, so carbon becomes -4.

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