In methane, CH 4 , (a) Assign an oxidation state to each atom in the molecule. (b)

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In methane, CH4,

(a) Assign an oxidation state to each atom in the molecule.

(b) How many electrons does the C atom own by oxidation-state electron bookkeeping?

(c) How many more or fewer valence electrons are assigned to the C atom here than are present in a free C atom?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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