Asked by stephanie Vasquez on Apr 27, 2024
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What is the oxidation number of carbon in the products of this reaction 2 C2H6 + 7 O2 → 4 CO2 + 6 H2O?
A) +4
B) 0
C) -4
D) There is not enough information to tell.
Oxidation Number
A number assigned to an atom in a chemical compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by the atom.
Carbon
A chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, fundamental to life and used in countless industrial applications.
- Comprehend the principles of oxidation numbers in chemical compounds.
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DH
dbzMASTER HUGHESMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In the product COS, carbon has an oxidation number of +4. Oxygen typically has an oxidation number of -2, so to balance the total charge to 0, carbon must have an oxidation number of +4.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of oxidation numbers in chemical compounds.