Chemistry-Oxidation Number
NEET Chemistry Oxidation Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Refer to the diagram of the chemical structures shown above. Which structure has a central atom with an oxidation number different from the other two atoms of the same element?
A
C3O2
B
Br3O8
C
S4O6 2–
D
CO2
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In C3O2, two carbon atoms have an oxidation number of +2, while the third carbon atom has an oxidation number of 0, differing from the others. This difference is highlighted in the NCERT context.
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