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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

What is the oxidation state of carbon in \(\mathrm{CaC}_2\) and \(\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\) respectively?

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

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\(\mathrm{CaC}_2 \)
\( +2+(x \times 2)=0 \text { or } x=-1 \)
\( \mathrm{~K}_2 \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4 \)
\( \therefore (+1 \times 2)+(x \times 2)+(-2 \times 4)\) \(=0 \text { or } x=+3\)