Question

Calculate the oxidation number of the following underlined elements.
a) H-CHO b) H-COOH c)HCIO​

Answer 1

Answer:

Solution

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Let the oxidation number of C be x

The oxidation number of O and H are −2 & +1 respectively.

∴1+x+1−2=0

∴x=0

Therefore, the oxidation number of C in HCHO is zero.

Answer 2

Answer:

1 = 1 , 2=2, 3=1

Explanation:

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