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MHT CET 202626 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
26 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Redox Reactions

MHT CET 2026 · 26 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

Consider the following compounds : K O_2, H_2 O _2 and H_2 S O_4...

Consider the following compounds :
K‾O2,H2O‾2\underline{\text{K}}\text{O}_2, \text{H}_2\underline{\text{O}}_2 and H2S‾O4\text{H}_2\underline{\text{S}}\text{O}_4
The oxidation state of the underlined elements in them are respectively,

Options

  1. A+1,−2+1, -2 and +4+4
  2. B+4,−4+4, -4 and +6+6
  3. C+1,−1+1, -1 and +6+6
  4. D+2,−2+2, -2 and +6+6

Correct answer

C. +1,−1+1, -1 and +6+6

Step-by-step solution

In KO2\text{KO}_2, potassium is an alkali metal, so its oxidation state is always +1+1.

In H2O2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2, oxygen is present as a peroxide ion (O22−\text{O}_2^{2-}), so the oxidation state of oxygen is −1-1.

In H2SO4\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4, let the oxidation state of sulfur be xx.

2(+1)+x+4(−2)=02(+1) + x + 4(-2) = 0

x−6=0x - 6 = 0

x=+6x = +6

The oxidation states of the underlined elements are +1,−1+1, -1 and +6+6 respectively.

Answer: +1,−1+1, -1 and +6+6
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