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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Oxidation number MCQ

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Oxidation numberMediumQuestion 20111

Question

Oxidation state of carbon in COCO is:

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

Correct answer

+2

Explanation

Oxygen is -2, so carbon must be +2.