The sum of the oxidation states of all the carbon atoms present in the compound $C_{6} H_{5} C H O$ is:

-4

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Solution

The correct option is A -4
Here the 5 carbon atoms have -1 oxidation number . CHO, C has +1.
Thus sum of total oxidation states is [(-1) x 5] + 1= -4
Answer is option A.

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