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kenny6666 [7]
2 years ago
6

If the oxidation state of H is +1 and O is -2, what is the oxidation state of C in C2H4O?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Sedbober [7]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

-1

Explanation:

According to this question, the oxidation state/number of H and O in C2H4O is +1 and -2 respectively.

The oxidation state of carbon in the compound can be calculated thus:

Where;

x represents the oxidation number of C

C2H4O = 0 (net charge)

x(2) + 1(4) - 2 = 0

2x + 4 - 2 = 0

2x + 2 = 0

2x = -2

Divide both sides by 2

x = -1

The oxidation number of C in C2H4O is -1.

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