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C2O42-
COO -
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COO -
O always has an oxidation states of -2.
So if there are 4 O atoms, with -2 each, it gives a total of -8.
since the charge on the ion is -2, the total carbon is +6, and there are 2, so each carbon is +3.

C= +3
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The oxidation state of each individual carbon atom in (C2O4)2- is 6.

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+4 each carbon

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-2 for oxygen

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+3

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Q: What is the oxidation state of each individual carbon atom in C2O42 and minus?
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