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In which of the following compounds the oxidation number of carbon is maximum

A

`HCHO`

B

`CHCl_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)OH`

D

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

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The correct Answer is:
B
Oxidation number of C in
`HCHO=0`
`CHCl_(3)=+2`
`CH_(3)OH=-2`
`C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)=0`.
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