Question

Deduce the oxidation number of carbon in H2CO3?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In compound, the oxidation number of a hydrogen atom is +1 and oxidation number of an oxygen atom is -2. Therefore, calculate the oxidation number of carbon atom in as follows. (Total charge on the compound is zero because it is a neutral in nature.) Thus, we can conclude that oxidation number of C in is +4.03

Answer 2

Answer:

The oxidation number of carbon in $H_{2} CO_{3}$  is +4.

Explanation:

Here, we can say that $H_{2} CO_{3}$ is a neutral molecule. That means the molecule's net charge is zero. We know that hydrogen has an oxidation state of +1 and oxygen has an oxidation state of -2. There are two hydrogens and three oxygen atoms in this molecule. Therefore the oxidation number of carbon in $H_{2} CO_{3}$ is +4.