What Is the Oxidation State of the Underlined Atom in the Compound

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation state of the underlined atom in the compound: C
?

• A)+1
• B)+2
• C)-2
• D)+4
• E)+6

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Definitions:

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting method where uncollectible debts are written off as an expense only when they are confirmed to be uncollectible.

Materiality Constraint

An accounting principle that allows for ignoring minor discrepancies that would not affect the decision-making process of users of financial statements.

Uncollectible Account Receivable

An accounting term for receivables from sales that are considered not collectible, resulting in a bad debt expense.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect and thus writes off as a loss.