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Question

In which of the following compounds, carbon exhibits a valency of $4$ but oxidation state $-2$ ?

A

$CH_{3}Cl$

B

$CHCl_{3}$

C

$CH_{2}Cl_{2}$

D

$HCHO$

Answer

$CH_{3}Cl$

Explanation

Solution

In $CH _{3} Cl$ ,
carbon exhibits a valency of $4$ but oxidation state $-2$ .
$x+3-1=0$
$x+2=0$
$x=2$