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Predict the oxidation state of carbon in each of the following compounds.
`CH_(4)`

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Oxidation state of carbon in methane `(CH_(4))` oxidation state of carbon + 4 (oxidation state of H) = 0
`x+4(+1)=0`
`x+4=0`
`x=-4`
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  • Oxidation state of carbon in its hydrides

    A
    `+4`
    B
    `-4`
    C
    `+3`
    D
    `+2`

  • Oxidation state of carbon in its hydrides:

    A
    `+4`
    B
    `-4`
    C
    `+3`
    D
    `+2`

  • The oxidation number of carbon is zero in

    A
    HCHO
    B
    `C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)`
    C
    `C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)`
    D
    all of the above