The valence for carbon is +2 and oxygen is −2. What is the correct formula for carbon monoxide? 1. CO 2. CO2 3. C2O 4. C2O3?

2018-08-01 8:36 am

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2018-08-01 9:09 am
In a compound, the total valence is zero. If (number of carbon atoms) : (number of oxygen atoms) = 1 : 1, the total valence will be zero. Hence, the formula is in the form of CₙOₙ. Among the four option, only CO is in the form of CₙOₙ.

The answer: 1. CO
2018-08-01 10:15 am
Correct formula .........

+2-2 ........ oxidation states....
..CO

The "mon-" in carbon monoxide indicates 1 oxygen. Compare to CO2, carbon dioxide.
2018-08-01 10:12 am
The prefix, mono, means one. So this compound has one oxygen atom. CO is the correct answer.

OR

C+2 + O-2 = CO 0


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