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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

How many compounds can be formed when carbon combines with oxygen?

  1. A 4
  2. B 1
  3. C 2
  4. D 3
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(A) 4

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When carbon combines with oxygen, we may get four oxocarbons or oxides of carbon which are : Carbon monoxide \(\rightarrow \mathrm{CO}\) Carbon dioxide \(\rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2\) Carbon suboxide \(\rightarrow \mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{O}_2\) Mellitic anhydride…
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