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Oxidation state of O in `KO_(2)` is

A

`-2`

B

0

C

`+2`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
Let O.N of O =x
`:. 2x + 1 = 0 or (O.N of K = +1)`
`x = -1//2`
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