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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

What is the oxidation state of calcium in calcium carbonate ( CaCO3)?
A
+6
B
+5
C
+4
D
+1
E
+2

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago

The oxidation state of calcium in calcium carbonate CaC033 is +2.
Let, X be the oxidation state of Ca.
X+4+3(2)=0X+46=0X2=0X=+2