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I'll GIVE BRAINLIEST: In a redox reaction, CO is changed to CO2. How many electrons must be lost or gained by C and why?

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machmillerg

Answer:

C is gaining 2 electrons

Explanation:

O has a 2- charge so for CO to pick up another O atom would add 2 more electrons.

ujalakhan18

Answer:

C gains 2 electrons

Explanation:

In the redox reaction, CO is changed into CO2 which means there is an additional oxygen. Oxygen loses 2 of its electrons in order to neutralize. So, C must be gaining 2 electrons in order to make the bond.

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