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Oxidation number of carbon in carbon suboxide `(C_(3)O_(2))` is :

A

`(+2)/(3)`

B

`(+4)/(3)`

C

`+4`

D

`(-4)/(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B

`overset(3x-2xx2)(C_(3)" "O_(2))`
3x-4=0 or 3x=+4 or `x=(+4)/(3)`
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