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Standard XII
Chemistry
Valency and Oxidation State
Oxidation sta...
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Oxidation state of carbon in diamond is?
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Zero
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Solution
The correct option is
A
Zero
Diamond is elemental form of carbon so its oxidation state is zero.
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