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Q. What is the oxidation number of carbon in $C_3O_2$ (carbon suboxide)?

Redox Reactions

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In $C_3O_2$, two $C$ atoms linked with oxygen atoms are present in $+2$ oxidation state and central carbon has zero oxidation state. So, the average oxidation state of $C$ is $+ 4/3$.