Chemistry-Oxidation Number
NEET Chemistry Oxidation Number MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider a molecular structure diagram where the element marked with an asterisk in each species exhibits a different oxidation state from the rest. In the structure of C3O2, which carbon atom is assigned an oxidation state of zero?
A
The middle carbon atom
B
The first carbon atom
C
The second carbon atom
D
The last carbon atom
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In C3O2, the two terminal carbon atoms are in the +2 oxidation state, while the middle carbon atom exhibits an oxidation state of zero.
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