What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction? CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) → CO2(g) +2 H₂O(g) OA. +4 to -4 B. +2 to -2 OC. No change OD-2 to +4 E. -4 to +4 A Moving to another question will save this response.

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What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction?
CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) → CO2(g) +2 H₂O(g)
O A. +4 to -4
OB. +2 to -2
O D.-2 to +4
OE. -4 to +4
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c. No change
Transcribed Image Text:What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction? CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) → CO2(g) +2 H₂O(g) O A. +4 to -4 OB. +2 to -2 O D.-2 to +4 OE. -4 to +4 A Moving to another question will save this response. c. No change
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