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The oxidation number of oxygen in `OF_(2)` is

A

`+2`

B

`-2`

C

`+1`

D

`-1`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`overset(+2_-1xx2)(OF_(2)):x-2=0impliesx=2`
`:.` Oxidation number of `O = +2`
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