MCQ
In which of the following compounds the oxidation number of carbon is not zero?
  • A
    $\text{HCHO}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH} $
  • C
    $\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{O}_{11} $
  • $ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$
Oxidation number of $C$ in $ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$ is $-1$, in other it is zero.

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