NEET2009ChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Oxidation state of oxygen in F ₂ O is
Options
- A+1
- B-1
- C+2
- D-2
Correct answer
C. +2
Step-by-step solution
Let the oxidation state of oxygen in F ₂ O is x . aligned & F ₂ O & 2(-1)+x=0 &-2+x=0 & x=+2 aligned 2(-1)+x=0 ( F is more electronegative)