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Carbon is present in highest oxidation number in
ChemistryRedox ReactionsMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (20 Oct Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}$
  • B $\cdot \mathrm{CaC}_{2}$
  • C $\mathrm{CO}$
  • D $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}^{2-}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}$


Here, highest oxidation number $=+4$ in $\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}$.

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