In which of the following compounds carb...

In which of the following compounds carbon exhibits valency of 4 but oxidation state - 2

A

`HCHO`

B

`CH_3Cl`

C

`CH_2Cl_2`

D

`CHCl_3`

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The correct Answer is:

B

`CH_3Cl to x + 3 - 1 = 0, x + 2 = 0 , Oxidation state = -2 , But valenecy is 4

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