Question

The oxidation state of oxygen in OF2 is *​

Answer 1

Answer:

+2

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let x be the oxidation state of O in OF

2

.

Since the overall charge on the complex is 0, the sum of oxidation states of all elements in it should be equal to 0.

Therefore, x+2(−1)=0

or, x=+2.

Hence, the oxidation state of O in OF

2

is +2.