Q.

What is the oxidation number of C in formaldehyde, CH2O?

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a

-2

b

0

c

+4

d

+2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The structure of formaldehyde, CH2O with oxidation  number is shown below.

H+1-C0 O-2-H+1

Here, the oxidation number of C in formaldehyde, CH2O is 0.

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