Question

Assign oxidation states to all atoms in compound.
C2H2O4
i already know the other 2 but how do i find C
C - ?
H - +1
O - -2

Oct 25, 2013

All compounds must add up to zero
Total H = +2
total O = -8
total C must be C+2-8 = 0

Oct 25, 2013

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