In the Following Reaction, How Does the Oxidation Number of O

question 122

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction, how does the oxidation number of O change: CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

• A)It goes from 0 to +2.
• B)It goes from 0 to -2.
• C)It does not change.
• D)There is not enough information to tell.

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