How does the oxidation number of H change in the following reaction: CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

A) It goes from -1 to +1.
B) It goes from -2 to +2.
C) It does not change.
D) There is not enough information to tell.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The oxidation number of hydrogen (H) does not change in the given reaction. In both reactants and products, hydrogen is in its usual +1 oxidation state.

How does the oxidation number of H change in the following reaction: CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

A) It goes from -1 to +1.
B) It goes from -2 to +2.
C) It does not change.
D) There is not enough information to tell.

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How does the oxidation number of H change in the following reaction: CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O?

A) It goes from -1 to +1.
B) It goes from -2 to +2.
C) It does not change.
D) There is not enough information to tell.