Question

Wat is oxidation number of carbon?

Answer 1

`+4` or `-4`

Explanation:

The oxidation of Carbon (`C`) is `+4` or `-4` .

That happens, because Carbon always forms 4 bonds, therefore oxidation number shall always be `+- 4`.

Now, depending on the element it bonds and its electronegativity, it can become either `+4` or `-4`.