Question

oxidation number of H2C3O4

Answer 1

Answer: H(+1) and C(+2) and O(-2).

Explanation:

Hydrogen and oxygen generally has oxidation states +1 and -2 respectively. And overall charge of any compound is o.

So, let oxidation state of carbon be x.

Therefore,

2*(+1) + 3(x) + 4*(-2)=0

So, x=+2.

Answer.