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When oxygen reacts with potassium, which...

When oxygen reacts with potassium, which of the following is preerentially formed?

A

`K_(2)O_(4)`

B

`KO_(2)`

C

`K_(2)O_(3)`

D

`K_(2)O`

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The correct Answer is:
b
`K+O_(2)rarrKO_(2)` (superoxide)
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