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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

The oxidation number of \(\mathrm{C}\) atom in \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\) are respectively

  1. A \(-2\) and \(-4\)
  2. B 0 and \(-4\)
  3. C 0 and 4
  4. D 2 and 4
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) 0 and 4

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Detailed explanation

Let the oxidation number of \(C\) is \(x\)
\(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\)
\(x+2(+1)+2(-1)=0\)
\(x+2-2=0\)
\(x=0\)
\(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\)
\(x+4(-1)=0\)
\(x-4=0\)
\(x=4\)