Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 453
Question: Oxidation state of oxygen atom in potassium superoxide is [MNR 1988; NCERT 1980]
Options:
A) 0
B) - 1
C) $ -\tfrac{1}{2} $
D) - 2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In potassium superoxide $ (KO_2) $ oxygen shows, $ -\frac{1}{2} $ oxidation state.
