The oxidation state of carbon in carbon monoxide is:

+ 2

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Solution

The correct option is A $+ 2$
The oxidation state of carbon in carbon monoxide is $+ 2.$ The two non-bonding electrons are assigned to carbon. Oxygen has $- 2$ oxidation state, so carbon has an oxidation state of $+ 2$ .
Option A is the correct answer.

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