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Question
What are the oxidation numbers of the underlined elements in the following and how do you rationalise your results?
CH3CH2OH
Solution
CH3CH2OH
2(x) + 6(+1) + 1(-2) = 0 or 2x + 4 = 0
or x = -2
Hence, the O.N. of C is –2.
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