JEE Main Chemistry question

What is the oxidation number of carbonyl carbon in acetophenone?

(A)+3
(B)+1
(C)+2Correct
(D)Zero

Answer: (C)

Solution

In acetophenone, C₆H₅–CO–CH₃, the carbonyl carbon is bonded to one aryl carbon (treated as similar electronegativity, contributes 0), one methyl carbon

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