What Is the Oxidation Number of Each Atom in Sodium $~~$

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of each atom in sodium hydrogen carbonate,NaHCO₃?

• A) Na = +1,\(~~\)H = -1,\(~~\)C = +6,O = -2
• B) Na = +1,\(~~\)H = +1,\(~~\)C = +4,O = -2
• C) Na = +1,\(~~\)H = -1,\(~~\)C = +2,O = -2
• D) Na = -1,\(~~\)H = +1,\(~~\)C = 0,O = -2
• E) Na = 0,\(~~\)H = 0,\(~~\)C = 0,O = 0

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