Average oxidation number of carbon in C 3 O 2 , M g 2 C 3 are respectively

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Average oxidation number of carbon in

C_{3} O_{2}, M g_{2} C_{3}

are respectively

ChemistryRedox ReactionsNEET

Options:

A -4/3, +4/3
B +4/3, -4/3
C -2/3, +2/3
D -2/3, +4/3

Solution:

1466 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: +4/3, -4/3

Let the oxidation number of carbon be x then

C_{3} O_{2} = 3 x - 4 = 0

x = 4/3

M g_{2} C_{3} = 2 \times 2 + 3 x = 0

x = -3/4

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