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Using the `VSEPR` theory, identify the type of hybisation and draw the structure of `OF_(2)` What are the oxidation states of `O` and `F` ? .

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In `OF_(2)` there are two lone pairs on oxygen atom three lone pairs on each of the `F` atoms Also there are two bond pairs of electrons In `OF_(2)` oxidation state of oxygen is +2 while the oxidation state of fluorine is -1 it is known as oxygen difluoride and not as oxide becasue `EN of F gtO`

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  • The oxidation state of 'O' in O_(2) is

    A
    `-2`
    B
    `+1`
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    B
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    A
    `OF_2`
    B
    `O_2F_2`
    C
    `H_2O`
    D
    `H_2O_2`

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