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The oxidation number of C in CH(2)O is...

The oxidation number of `C` in `CH_(2)O` is

A

`-2`

B

`+2`

C

0

D

`+4`

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The correct Answer is:
C
In `H-overset(overset(O)(|))(C)-H` the O.N of carbon is zero
`2(+1)+1(-2)+x=0`
`:. x=0`.
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