Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
What is the oxidation state of K in KO2 ...

What is the oxidation state of K in `KO_2` ?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The superoxide species in represented as `O_2^-` since the compound is neutral, the oxidation state of potassium is +1.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • THE S-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS |28 Videos

  • THE S-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS |20 Videos

  • THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS GROUP-14

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS|4 Videos

  • THERMODYNAMICS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise Important Questions|41 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What is the oxidation state of N in (N_(2)H_(5))SO_(4) ?

What is the oxidation state of cobalt in K[Co(CO)_(4)]

What is the oxidation state of Fe in the product formed when acidified potassium ferrocyanide is treated with H_(2)O_(2) ?

What is the oxidation state of carbon in carbondioxide?

What is the oxidation state of iron in haemoglobin?

What is the oxidation state of chlorine in hypochlorous acid?