What Is the Oxidation Number of Each Atom in Sodium

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of each atom in sodium hydrogen carbonate,NaHCO₃?

• A) Na = +1,H = -1,C = +6,and O = -2
• B) Na = +1,H = +1,C = +4,and O = -2
• C) Na = +1,H = -1,C = +2,and O = -2
• D) Na = -1,H = +1,C = 0,and O = -2
• E) Na = +1,H = -1,C = 0,and O = 0

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