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Oxidation number of carbon in a given compound

This type of question, asked 4 times: 10 May 2023 S1, 26 Apr 2025 S2, 18 Apr 2026 S2, 19 May 2026 S1. All 4 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2023 S1

    70
    What is the oxidation number of carbon in K2C2O4\text{K}_2\text{C}_2\text{O}_4?

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  2. Question 2

    26 Apr 2025 S2

    60
    What is the oxidation number of carbon in methanal?

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  3. Question 3

    18 Apr 2026 S2

    13
    What is the oxidation number of carbon in oxalic acid ?

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  4. Question 4

    19 May 2026 S1

    12
    Which of the following compounds has the lowest oxidation state of carbon?

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