JEE Main 2020ChemistryRedox ReactionsOxidation NumbereasyMCQ

JEE Main 2020Redox Reactions Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot

Question

Oxidation number of potassium in K2O. K2O2 and KO2 respectively is :

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B+1, +1 and + 1

Step-by-step explanation

Potasisum has an oxidation of +1 (only) in combined state.

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