Question

7. Calculate the oxidation number of oxygen in the
following: CH 3COOH​

Answer 1

Explanation:

CH

3

COOH , O

1

has −1 charge and O

2

has −2 charge

OF

2

, X−2=0 or X=6

O

2

, X=0

Na

2

O

2

, +2−2X=0 or X=−1