What are the most common oxidation states of carbon and tin?
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Like the other group 8 elements, ruthenium and osmium, iron exists in a wide range of oxidation states, −2 to +7, although +2 and +3are the most common. Elemental iron occurs in meteoroids and other low oxygen environments, but is reactive to oxygen and water.
Literally, the oxidation states for any covalent compounds, e.g (CO) and ionic compounds, e.g(NaCl) is Zero, because the arbitary charge (oxidation states) of its individual ions or elements will balance the total charge of the compound to Zero. And note it is only for compounds.
To resolve problem refer below:
C=+2O=-2CO=0(+2)+(-2)=0
Note, the oxidation states for the C is not +2 unlike in this case, but it varies with formation of bonds with different atoms. The common oxidation states for carbon are +2,+3,+4…etc
Literally, the oxidation states for any covalent compounds, e.g (CO) and ionic compounds, e.g(NaCl) is Zero, because the arbitary charge (oxidation states) of its individual ions or elements will balance the total charge of the compound to Zero. And note it is only for compounds.
To resolve problem refer below:
C=+2O=-2CO=0(+2)+(-2)=0
Note, the oxidation states for the C is not +2 unlike in this case, but it varies with formation of bonds with different atoms. The common oxidation states for carbon are +2,+3,+4…etc
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