MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Physical ChemistryRedox Reactions/Volumetric AnalysisConcept of Oxidation and Reduction

In which of the following compounds is the oxidation state of carbon is zero?

A.CH₄

B.CH₃OH

C.HCOOH

D.C₆H₁₂O₆✓ Correct

Explanation

a) 4 1 4 4 C H x oxidation state of C = -4 b) 3 CH OH : x 4 2 0 x 2 >> c) HCOOH:x 2 4 0 x 2 >> d) 6 12 6 C H O :6x 12 12 0 x 0 >>

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