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In which of the following compounds carbon is in highest oxidation state ?

A

`CH_(3)Cl`

B

`C Cl_(4)`

C

`CHCl_(3)`

D

`CH_(2)Cl_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_(3)Cl:x+3-1=0 rArr x=-2`
`C Cl_(4):x-4=0 rArr x=+4`
`CHCl_(3):x+1-3=0 rArr x=+2`
`CH_(2)Cl_(2):x+2-2=0 rArr x=0`
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