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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Oxidation number MCQ

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Oxidation numberMediumQuestion 20112

Question

Oxidation state of carbon in $CO_2$ is:

A
+4
Correct
B
+2
C
0
D
-4

Correct answer

+4

Explanation

Two oxygens contribute -4, so carbon is +4.

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