Q20 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2020 (17 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

How many compounds can be formed when carbon combines with oxygen?

  • Correct answer
    A
    4
  • B
    1
  • C
    2
  • D
    3

Solution

When carbon combines with oxygen, we may get four oxocarbons or oxides of carbon which are : Carbon monoxide \(\rightarrow \mathrm{CO}\) Carbon dioxide \(\rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2\) Carbon suboxide \(\rightarrow \mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{O}_2\) Mellitic anhydride \(\rightarrow \mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{O}_9\)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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