Q10 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry
The oxidation state of in is
- A
- B
- C
- Correct answerD
Solution
In , one oxygen is attached to through the double bond. It has oxidation number . Four oxygen atoms are attached to atom through a single bond. Each of these oxygen atoms possess oxidation number .
Let be the oxidation number of chromium. The net charge on is zero.
Hence,
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.