Which of the following chemical species contain at least one element exhibiting an actual oxidation — Redox Reactions and Volumetric Analysis Chemistry Question
Question
Which of the following chemical species contain at least one element exhibiting an actual oxidation state of zero within their molecular framework?
Answer: A,C
💡 Solution & Explanation
In $C_3O_2$ ($O=C=C=C=O$), the central carbon is bonded only to identical carbons and has an O.S. of 0. In $S_4O_6^{2-}$, the two central sulphur atoms are bonded only to other sulphurs, giving an O.S. of 0. $Br_3O_8$ has +6, +4, +6 states. Bleaching powder has Cl in -1 and +1 states.
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