Question

oxidation number of oxygen in KO2 is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Now, in KO2, let oxidation number of oxygen be x. Therefore, 1+2x=0 as K=+1 and KO2 is a neutral molecule. The oxidation number of oxygen in KO2 is -1/2.Apr

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Let the oxidation number of Oxygen be x

Oxidation no. of K = 1

then

1 + 2x = 0

2x = -1

x = -1/2

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