In the covalently bonded chemical compound acetate [ch3coo]−, the two carbon atoms have different oxidation states. what are its two oxidation states? a. +1 and -2 b. +3 and -4 c. +3 and -3 d. +1 and -4

Correct Option is C

Explanation:  The 2 oxidation states of the two carbons are +3 and -3 .

The carbon with all three hydrogen would be having- 3 oxidation state as hydrogen is less electronegative than carbon.

The carbon with one doubly bonded and one singly bonded oxygen would have+3 oxidation state as the oxygen is more electronegative than carbon .