JEE Main20207 Jan 2020Morning ShiftChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Oxidation number of potassium in K 2 O , K 2 O 2 and K O 2 , respectively, is:
Options
- A+ 2 , + 1 and + 1 2
- B+ 1 , + 1 and + 1
- C+ 1 , + 4 and + 2
- D+ 1 , + 2 and + 4
Correct answer
B. + 1 , + 1 and + 1
Step-by-step solution
K 2 O K + 1 − O − 2 − K + 1 oxygen is more E.N. than potassium K 2 O 2 K + 1 − O − 1 − O − 1 − K + 1 K O 2