What Is the Oxidation Number of Carbon in Carbon Dioxide,CO₂

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of carbon in carbon dioxide,CO₂?

• A) -2
• B) +2
• C) +6
• D) +4

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Right Triangle

A triangle with one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees, essential in understanding the geometrical and trigonometrical principles.

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Hypotenuse

The side facing the right angle in a right-angled triangle, known for being the longest.

°

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