How Does the Oxidation Number of H Change in the Following

question 57

Multiple Choice

How does the oxidation number of H change in the following reaction: CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

• A)It goes from -1 to +1.
• B)It goes from -2 to +2.
• C)It does not change.
• D)There is not enough information to tell.

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