What Is the Oxidation Number of Oxygen in the Reactants

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of oxygen in the reactants of the following reaction:
CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

• A)-1
• B)-2
• C)2
• D)0

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