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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following statements is not correct about the reaction given below?
A
Fe is oxidised from 
to 
.
to . B
Carbon is oxidised from 
to 
to C
N is oxidised from 
to 
.
to . D
Carbon is not oxidised.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Among the given statements, in incorrect. Because in 
, oxidation of C is +2, and it
changes to +4 oxidation state in 
is also oxidised.
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