Which of the following is incorrect? a. Less energy can be obtained when oxidizing the -(HCOH)-group than the -(CH₂)- group O b. The more reduced a C atom, the more energy can release when oxidized O c. In carbon dioxide (CO₂), C is the most oxidized form Od. The -(HCOH)- group is more reduced than the -(CH₂)- group

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Which of the following is incorrect?
Ⓒa. Less energy can be obtained when oxidizing the -(HCOH)-group than the -(CH₂)- group
O b. The more reduced a C atom, the more energy can release when oxidized
Oc. In carbon dioxide (CO₂), C is the most oxidized form
Od. The -(HCOH)- group is more reduced than the -(CH₂)- group
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is incorrect? Ⓒa. Less energy can be obtained when oxidizing the -(HCOH)-group than the -(CH₂)- group O b. The more reduced a C atom, the more energy can release when oxidized Oc. In carbon dioxide (CO₂), C is the most oxidized form Od. The -(HCOH)- group is more reduced than the -(CH₂)- group
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