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In which of the following compounds carb...

In which of the following compounds carbon shows an oxidation state of -2 ?

A

`CH_(3)OH`

B

`CH_(2)Cl_(2)`

C

`C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)`

D

CO

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The correct Answer is:
A
In `CH_(3)OH` the O.N. of C is -2.
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