Q. The oxidation number of C in sucrose $C_{12} H_{22} O_{11}$ is

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A

+4

4%

B

+3

10%

C

+2

10%

D

Zero

76%

Solution:

Let O.N. of C in $C_{12} H_{22} O_{11}$
= $12 \times x + 22 + 11 (- 2) = 0, x = 0$