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The oxidation state of O in Na2O2 is...

The oxidation state of O in `Na_2O_2` is

A

`+2`

B

-2

C

-1

D

`+1`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`overset(1)(Na_2)overset(x)(O_2)`
2 x (+1) +2x =0 or 2x +2 =0
2x = -2 or `x = - 2/2 = -1`
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