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MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

What is the oxidation number of carbon in glucose?

  1. A \(-6\)
  2. B \(+6\)
  3. C \(+3\)
  4. D Zero
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(D) Zero

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\(\begin{array}{l}
\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6} \\
6 \mathrm{x}+12-12=0
\end{array}\)
C has oxidation number \(=0\)