Practice mode Electrochemistry

What is the average oxidation number of carbon in glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆?

Correct answer A. 0

Explanation

Using H = +1 and O = −2: 6x + 12 − 12 = 0, so the average oxidation number of carbon in glucose is 0.

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