In HCHO, oxidation number of carbon is...

In HCHO, oxidation number of carbon is

A

0

B

`+2`

C

`-2`

D

`+4`

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The correct Answer is:

A

In HCHO, oxidation number of C is `C+ 1+ 1+ (-2)= 0`
`C+ 2- 2= 0`
C= 0
Hence, option (a) is correct

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