Question

Oxidation state of carbon in $CHC{l}_3$ is :

• A. + 1
• B. + 2
• C. + 4
• D. - 2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

+ 2

Let, the oxidation state of $C$ in $CHC{l}_3$ be $x$ while, that of $H$ is $+1$ and of $Cl$ is $-1$.
$x+1+3(-1)=0$
$\Rightarrow x=+2$
Hence, option B is the right answer.