(A) : Average oxidation state of carbon in glucose is zero.(R) : Oxidation state of an atom in any compound is zero

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(A) : Average oxidation state of carbon in glucose is zero.

(R) : Oxidation state of an atom in any compound is zero

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Both A and R are true R is the correct explanation

A is false but R is true

A is true but R is false

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Oxidation state of C in C₆H₁₂O₆ or C₆(H₂O)₆

Let the oxidation state of carbon = x

6x + 6(0) = 0

Oxidation state of atom in a compound need not be zero always.

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