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What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction? CH_4(g)+4 Cl_2(g)→ CCl_4+4 HCl(g)

NEET UG 2020 — Chemistry Physical Chemistry

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What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction?

CH4(g)+4Cl2(g)→CCl4+4HCl(g){\mathrm{CH}}_{4}(g)+4{\mathrm{Cl}}_{2}(g)\rightarrow {\mathrm{CCl}}_{4}+4\mathrm{HCl}(g)CH4​(g)+4Cl2​(g)→CCl4​+4HCl(g)

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Held on 30 Apr 2020 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    000 to +4+4+4

  2. B

    –4–4–4 to +4+4+4

  3. C

    000 to –4–4–4

  4. D

    +4+4+4 to +4+4+4

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