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In which of the following, oxygen has +2 oxidation number ?

A

`F_2O`

B

`Cl_2O`

C

`Na_2O_2`

D

`Na_2O`

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A
Oxygen shows +ve oxidation states only in compounds with fluorine, because fluorine is the only element more electronegative than oxygen. Therefore, in `F_2O` oxidation state of O is +2.
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    A
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    A
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    C
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