Oxidation and reduction states are relatively easy to determine for metal ions, because there is a measurable net charge. In the case of carbon compounds, oxidation and reduction depend on the nature of polar covalent bonds. Which of the following is the best way to describe these types of bond?
(a) hydrogen bonds in a nonpolar solution
(b) covalent bonds in an aqueous solution
(c) unequal sharing of electrons across a covalent bond
(d) equal sharing of electrons across a covalent bond
Answer: C