Chemistryhard · Past Paper
In which of the following does carbon show an oxidation state of zero?
ACO2
BCH4
CCH2Cl2
DCCl4
✓ Correct Answer: C — CH2Cl2
In CH2Cl2, H is +1 and Cl is -1. 0 = x + 2(1) + 2(-1) => x = 0.
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