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The oxidation state of carbon in C2O42- is:

Correct answer: C. +3

  • A. +4
  • B. -4
  • C. +3
  • D. +2

Explanation

The oxidation number is the apparent charge on an atom of an element in a molecule or ion. It may be positive, negative, or zero. The rules for calculating oxidation number are as follows: Considering all the rules here, particularly point numbers (iv) and (vi), let us assume that the oxidation number of carbon is x, so the equation that we get is: 2x + 4(-2) = -2 2x - 8 = -2 2x= 6 x= +3 Hence the oxidation number of C in oxalate ions is +3, therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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