Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 267

Question: The sum of the oxidation numbers of all the carbons in $ C_6H_5CHO $ is [EAMCET 1986]

Options:

A) + 2

B) 0

C) + 4

D) - 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In benzaldehyde all carbon atoms show - 4 oxidation state.