What Are the Oxidation States of Carbon Atoms I and II

question 64

Multiple Choice

What are the oxidation states of carbon atoms I and II in the following reaction?

• A) I. +1, II. +2
• B) I. +2, II. +2
• C) I. +1, II. +3
• D) I. +3, II. +2
• E) I. +2, II. +1

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