What Is the Oxidation Number of Carbon in Pb(HCO₃)4

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of carbon in Pb(HCO₃) 4?

• A)-4
• B)+2
• C)+3
• D)+4
• E)none of the above

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