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The oxidation number of carboxylic carbo...

The oxidation number of carboxylic carbon atom in `CH_(3)COOH` is

A

`+2`

B

`+4`

C

`+1`

D

`+3`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`COOH:x-4+1= 0 implies x=3`
Oxidation state of `C "in" COOH= +3`
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