The oxidation state of astreak carbon in acetic acid ��! − �∗��� is a) -3 b) +3 c) +2 d) -2
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There are two different carbons, each with their own oxidation state.
If you want to just do it, then assume C
2
H
3
O
2
−
has two equivalent carbons (which is not true):
[
C
2
0
H
3
+1
O
2
−2
]
−
Then you should find that the two carbons' oxidation states must somehow add to be 0. So, treat each carbon fragment separately, as the carbons are NOT equivalent:
H
3
+1
C
−3
−
C
+3
O
−2
O
−2
H
+1
And so we still have −3+3=0 for the combined oxidation state as in our initial assumption
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