I can't answer this question if the structural formula is not given. However, I found a similar problem in terms of wording. Taking this problem to be solved, let's take a look at the structural formula as shown in the second picture. First, you must know the parent chain, which is the longest chain. This is a trial-and-error process. The longest chain which has a branching group that is nearest to the head is the correct numbering. In this case, the longest chain has 8 carbon atoms. Thus, the base of the name if octane. Because a 3-carbon chain is branching from the 4th carbon, the IUPAC name of the compound shown is:
<em>4-propyloctane.</em>
<u>Answer:</u> Oxidation state of Arsenic in the given compound is +3 and that of oxygen is -2.
<u>Explanation:</u>
We are given a compound having formula 
and we need to find the oxidation state of all the atoms in this compound. There are 2 different atoms present in this : Arsenic and Oxygen
Oxidation state is the number which is assigned to an element in a compound which represents the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom in a compound.
Oxidation state of oxygen as -2 which is same always. Now, to calculate the oxidation state of Arsenic, we take the oxidation state of it be 'x'
As, there are two arsenic atoms and three oxygen atoms, then:
Hence, oxidation state of Arsenic in the given compound is +3 and that of oxygen is -2.
The symbols indicate the physical state of each reactant
In any redox reaction, the substance that undergoes reduction will 3) <span> gain electrons and have a decrease in oxidation number.</span>
