In compounds with more than one atom of the same type, theoxidation state of tho

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In compounds with more than one atom of the same type, theoxidation state of those atoms derived from the procedure presentedin Chapter 4 leads to the average oxidation state ofthe atom, while the oxidation states derived in Chapter 5are those of the individual atoms. Inputformat +# or -# or 0.

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Use the method of Chapter 4 to determine the average oxidationstate of carbon in this molecule. Use the electron counting method of Chapter 5 to determine theoxidation state CA. Use the electron counting method of Chapter 5 to determine theoxidation state CB.
In compounds with more than one atom of the same type, theoxidation state of those atoms derived from the procedure presentedin Chapter 4 leads to the average oxidation state ofthe atom, while the oxidation states derived in Chapter 5are those of the individual atoms. Inputformat +# or -# or 0.

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the average oxidation state of carbon = 0 note: (the OS of C(A) + the OS of C(B)) / 2 = (-3 + 3) / 2 = 0

the oxidation state of C(A) = -3

the oxidation state of C(B) = +3

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