AP EAMCET202017 Sep 2020Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
How many compounds can be formed when carbon combines with oxygen?
Options
- A4
- B1
- C2
- D3
Correct answer
A. 4
Step-by-step solution
When carbon combines with oxygen, we may get four oxocarbons or oxides of carbon which are : Carbon monoxide ( CO ) Carbon dioxide ( CO ₂ ) Carbon suboxide ( C ₃ O ₂ ) Mellitic anhydride ( C ₁₂ O ₉ )