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What is the oxidation number C and O in of Na2CO3?

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Alkali metals such as sodium always form univalent cations in ionic compounds, and oxygen in oxyanions is assigned an oxidation number of -2. Therefore, to achieve electrical neutrality in Na2CO3, carbon must have an oxidation number of +4.

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+1 for Na, +1 for H, +4 for C and -2 for each O

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+4

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