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+1 O +2 +3 +4 -1

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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**Question:** What is the oxidation number of carbon in CO₂? **Options:** - ○ +1 - ● +2 - ○ +3 - ● +4 (correct answer) - ○ 0 - ○ -1 - ○ -2 - ○ -3 - ○ -4 **Explanation:** The oxidation number of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO₂) is +4. In CO₂, each oxygen atom has an oxidation number of -2. Since there are two oxygen atoms, the total oxidation number for oxygen is -4. To balance this, carbon must have an oxidation number of +4.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** What is the oxidation number of carbon in CO₂? **Options:** - ○ +1 - ● +2 - ○ +3 - ● +4 (correct answer) - ○ 0 - ○ -1 - ○ -2 - ○ -3 - ○ -4 **Explanation:** The oxidation number of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO₂) is +4. In CO₂, each oxygen atom has an oxidation number of -2. Since there are two oxygen atoms, the total oxidation number for oxygen is -4. To balance this, carbon must have an oxidation number of +4.
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