Calculate Oxidation State of Acetate (C2H3O2)

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Calculating the oxidation state of polyatomic ions, such as acetate (C2H3O2), involves understanding the contributions of each atom within the ion. The oxidation state is not a fixed property of an element but varies depending on the specific atom's environment in the molecule. For acetate, the calculation can be complex due to the presence of carbon and hydrogen, which can share electrons. The general approach involves assigning known oxidation states to oxygen (-2) and hydrogen (+1) and then solving for carbon's oxidation state to ensure the overall charge of the ion is accounted for. This highlights the challenges in determining oxidation states in organic molecules, where electron sharing complicates the calculations.
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how to calculate , oxidation state of polyatomic ions like " acetate"

C2H3O2

2(4)-3-4= +1 ?

how do we know when carbon or hydrogen are sharing x electrons
 
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alijan kk said:
how to calculate , oxidation state of polyatomic ions like " acetate"

Of which element ?
 
Oxidation number is not property of an element, but of an atom.

Especially in organic molecules this can be quite tricky.
 
Borek said:
Oxidation number is not property of an element, but of an atom.

Especially in organic molecules this can be quite tricky.

True. I messed it up, no excuses :(.
 
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