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Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements

Carbon shows the following oxidation state in its hydrides

A

1

B

4

C

2

D

3

Answer

4

Explanation

Solution

Carbon has 2s22p2 2s^{2}2p^{2} configuration of the valence shell, its most common oxidation state is + 4.+\,4. Thus, CC shows + 4+\,4 oxidation state in its hydrides.