What is the oxidation number of carbonyl carbon in acetophenone?

+ 3

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+ 1

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+ 2

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Zero

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Solution

The correct option is C $+ 2$
Thus, oxidation number of carbonyl carbon in acetophenone is $+ 2$ . It is attach to two C atom of same EN and 1 O atom which has higher EN value via double bond.

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