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Oxidation number of oxygen in F(2)O is...

Oxidation number of oxygen in `F_(2)O` is

A

`-1`

B

`+1`

C

`+2`

D

`-2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Fluorine is the most electronegative element and oxygen is the second one. Hence, in `F_(2)O`, oxygen is the positive element
`x + 2 (-1) = 0`
`rArr x = +2`
Oxidation state of oxygen in `F_(2)O` (or `OF_(2)`) is `+2`
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