What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction?
$CH_{4(g)} + 4Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow CCl_{4(l)} + 4HCl_{(g)}$

  • A
    $0$ to $-4$
  • B
    $+4$ to $+4$
  • C
    $0$ to $+4$
  • D
    $-4$ to $+4$

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