Question

What is the oxidation number of carbon in C3O2, is it +4/3 or +2

Answer 1

Answer:

4/3

Explanation:

C3O2

Let oxidation state of carbon be x

And we know oxidation state of oxygen which is (-2)

Now,

3x+2(-2)=0

3x=4

x=4/3

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Answer 2

Answer:

The structure of C3O2 is O=C=C=C=O. The carbon in the middle has 0oxidation state, whereas the carbons bonded to oxygen have a +2 oxidation state. On average, the oxidation state at carbon is [(2 + 2 + 0)/3] = +1.3. On the other hand, both oxygens have an oxidation state of -2.

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