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In which of the following compounds, carbon exhibits a valency of four but oxidation state of -2 ?

A

`CH_(3)CI`

B

`CHCI_(3)`

C

`CH_(2)CI_(2)`

D

HCHO

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a
The valency of c in al the four compounds is 4 but O.N of C in `CH_(3)CI` is : `x+3xx1+1xx(-1)=0 or x=-2`
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