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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the oxidation number of C in NaHCO3?

OpenStudy (mani_jha):

Let the oxidation no of C be x. Oxidation no of Na=+1 of H=+1 C=x O=-2 for each atom Now add all these. The sum should be zero because the compound is neutral. The answer is +4

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