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The oxidation number of carbon in CH2O is

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a

+4

b

0

c

+2

d

-2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

  • CH2O also called formaldehyde. It is a pungent smelling, colorless gas that is generally flammable in nature.

        Let the oxidation number of carbon be x.

The oxidation number of oxygen is -2 and that of hydrogen is +1.

                    x+2(1)-2=0 x=0

So, the oxidation number of carbon in CH2O is 0 .

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The oxidation number of carbon in CH2O is