Identify the oxidation number of the highlighted carbon atoms in each of the molecules.

a. in molecule a a central carbon atom is bonded to two c h 3 groups and an o atom through a double bond.
b. the central carbon atom is highlighted.
c. in molecule b, a central carbon atom is bonded to two c h 3 groups, an o h group, and an h atom.
d. the central carbon atom is highlighted.

A) Oxidation state of carbon is +2

B) Oxidation state of carbon is 0

Explanation:

In the first question  , the compound is propanone.

While assigning oxidation states ,

A) According to these rules the Oxidation state of carbon is +2

B) According to these rules the Oxidation state of carbon is 0

explanation:

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