Question

Calculate the oxidation state of potassium in potassium per km in 4

Answer 1

Oxygen is mostly negative besides linking with F (fluor).

Oxygen is mostly in -2 oxidation states besides peroxide, superoxides.

Alkaline and alkaline-earth metals are respectively in +1 and +2 ox. states.

Normal molecule must be in 0 ox. state

K Mn O4 - oxidation state of Mn is “x”. So,

(+1) + (x) + (2*(-4)) = 0

x = 7