The Oxidation Number of Hydrogen in Both Sides of the Following

question 121

Multiple Choice

The oxidation number of hydrogen in both sides of the following reaction, 2 C₂H₆ + 7 O₂ → 4 CO₂ + 6 H₂O, are the same. What is that number?

• A)0
• B)+1
• C)-1
• D)There is not enough information to tell.

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