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What are the respective oxidation states of the underlined atoms in...

What are the respective oxidation states of the underlined atoms in O‾F2\mathrm{\underline{O}F_2}, LiH‾\mathrm{Li\underline{H}}, and K2Cr‾2O7\mathrm{K_2\underline{Cr}_2O_7}?

Options

  1. A−2,+1, and +6-2, +1, \text{ and } +6
  2. B+2,−1, and +6+2, -1, \text{ and } +6
  3. C+2,+1, and +7+2, +1, \text{ and } +7
  4. D−1,−1, and +6-1, -1, \text{ and } +6

Correct answer

B. +2,−1, and +6+2, -1, \text{ and } +6

Step-by-step solution

In OF2\mathrm{OF_2}, fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen and has an oxidation state of −1-1. Let the oxidation state of oxygen be xx.

x+2(−1)=0⇒x=+2x + 2(-1) = 0 \Rightarrow x = +2

In LiH\mathrm{LiH}, lithium is an alkali metal with an oxidation state of +1+1. Let the oxidation state of hydrogen be yy.

+1+y=0⇒y=−1+1 + y = 0 \Rightarrow y = -1

In K2Cr2O7\mathrm{K_2Cr_2O_7}, potassium has an oxidation state of +1+1 and oxygen has an oxidation state of −2-2. Let the oxidation state of chromium be zz.

2(+1)+2z+7(−2)=02(+1) + 2z + 7(-2) = 0

2+2z−14=02 + 2z - 14 = 0

2z=12⇒z=+62z = 12 \Rightarrow z = +6

The respective oxidation states are +2+2, −1-1, and +6+6.

Answer: +2,−1, and +6+2, -1, \text{ and } +6
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