NEETChemistryRedox ReactionsMCQ+4 / −1
What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction?
CH4(g) + 4Cl2(g) CCl4(l) + 4HCl(g)
CH4(g) + 4Cl2(g) CCl4(l) + 4HCl(g)
- A0 to + 4
- B4 to + 4
- C0 to 4
- D+ 4 to + 4
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Correct answer: B

Change in oxidation state of carbon is from
4 to + 4
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