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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
Let O.N of C in `C_(3)O_(2)` is x
`:. 3x + 2(-2) = 0 or x = 4//3`.
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