Question

carbon oxidation number is equal to​

Answer 1

So unlike metals, which are almost always in a positive oxidation state, the oxidation state of carbon can vary widely, from -4 (in CH4) to +4 (such as in CO2). Here are some examples. (Don't forget that this is called a “formalism” for a reason. The charge on the carbon is not really +4 or –4

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Answer 2

Explanation:

So unlike metals, which are almost always in a positive oxidation state, the oxidation state of carbon can vary widely, from -4 (in CH4) to +4 (such as in CO2). Here are some examples.

(Don’t forget that this is called a “formalism” for a reason. The charge on the carbon isn’t really+4 or –4. But the oxidation state formalism helps us keep track of where the electrons are going, which will come in handy very soon).

With an understanding of how to calculate oxidation states on carbon, we’re ready for the next step: understanding changes in the oxidation state at carbon, through reactions known as oxidations (where the oxidation state is increased), and reductions (where the oxidation state is reduced). More on that next time.

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