NEET 2026
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- NEET
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- 2026
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- Chemistry
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NEET 2026 · Chemistry · Chapter
What are the respective oxidation states of the underlined atoms in...
What are the respective oxidation states of the underlined atoms in , , and ?
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Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
In , fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen and has an oxidation state of . Let the oxidation state of oxygen be .
In , lithium is an alkali metal with an oxidation state of . Let the oxidation state of hydrogen be .
In , potassium has an oxidation state of and oxygen has an oxidation state of . Let the oxidation state of chromium be .
The respective oxidation states are , , and .
Answer:
In , lithium is an alkali metal with an oxidation state of . Let the oxidation state of hydrogen be .
In , potassium has an oxidation state of and oxygen has an oxidation state of . Let the oxidation state of chromium be .
The respective oxidation states are , , and .
Answer: