what is the oxidation number to the element C:CO?

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what is the oxidation number to the element C:CO?

2007-09-20 05:24:30 · 3 answers · asked by miss_frd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The sum of the oxidation numbers in a compound is "0"

Oxygen has an oxidation number of -2 unless it is a peroxide (-1) or a superoxide (-1/2).

Since there is only one oxygen atom the total negative is -2 and there is only one carbon, it must be +2.

2007-09-20 07:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by Gene C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

+2.

2007-09-20 06:10:53 · answer #2 · answered by Neo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

C is +2 in carbon monoxide.

2007-09-20 06:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋