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13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds - Part 1 of 3

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds - Part 1 of 3

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds / Oxidizing and Reducing Agents / Problem 4

What is the oxidation state of the indicated atoms in the following structure?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

(i) 0

(ii) +1

(iii) 0

(iv) −2

B

(i) +2

(ii) +1

(iii) −1

(iv) −2

C

(i) −1

(ii) −1

(iii) 0

(iv) +2

D

(i) −2

(ii) −1

(iii) +1

(iv) +2

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