Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 715
Question: What are the oxidation numbers of carbon in HCN, CO, HNC, respectively-
Options:
A) 3, 3, 3
B) 3, 2, -3
C) 2, 2, 2
D) 3, 2, 2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The oxidation number can be obtained when we write their structures. In the coordinate bond, no charge transfer is considered if the donor is more electronegative than the acceptor atom. Bond breaking, as shown, indicates a +2 charge on carbon in all cases.
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