In the covalently bonded chemical compound acetate [CH3COO]-, the two carbon atoms have different oxidation states. What are its two oxidation states?

A.

+1 and - 2

B.

+3 and - 4

C.

+3 and - 3

D.

+1 and - 4

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Rylan Valencia

Chemistry

26 November, 14:28

In the covalently bonded chemical compound acetate [CH3COO]-, the two carbon atoms have different oxidation states. What are its two oxidation states?

A.

+1 and - 2

B.

+3 and - 4

C.

+3 and - 3

D.

+1 and - 4

+1

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Amy Terrell · Answer 1

The answer is c. u need a positive and negative ions 4 balance of this process. if not even, this causes destruction of oxidation ...

Krish Beard · Answer 2

Answer: Correct Option is C

Explanation: The 2 oxidation states of the two carbons are + 3 and - 3.

The carbon with all three hydrogen would be having - 3 oxidation state as hydrogen is less electronegative than carbon.

The carbon with one doubly bonded and one singly bonded oxygen would have+3 oxidation state as the oxygen is more electronegative than carbon.

In the covalently bonded chemical compound acetate [CH3COO]-, the two carbon atoms have different oxidation states. What are its two oxidation states?A.+1 and - 2B.+3 and - 4C.+3 and - 3D.+1 and - 4

In the covalently bonded chemical compound acetate [CH3COO]-, the two carbon atoms have different oxidation states. What are its two oxidation states?

A.

+1 and - 2

B.

+3 and - 4

C.

+3 and - 3

D.

+1 and - 4