MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What is the oxidation number of carbon in oxalic acid ?

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Oxalic acid is (HOOC-COOH). Let the oxidation number of carbon be . The molecule is neutral, with H = +1 and O = -2: . Both carbon atoms are equivalent carboxyl

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