Question

Carbon shows the following oxidation state in its hydrides

• A. 1
• B. 4
• C. 2
• D. 3

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

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