COMEDK2012ChemistryRedox Reactions
The oxidation number of oxygen is -1 in
Options
- ANO ₂
- BPbO ₂
- CNa ₂ O ₂
- DMnO ₂
Correct answer
C. Na ₂ O ₂
Step-by-step solution
General oxidation state of oxygen is (-2) . But in peroxide, it's oxidation state is (-1) . The oxidation number of oxygen is -1 in Na ₂ O ₂ . 2 1+2 x=0x=-1