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The oxidation number of oxygen in `KO_3,Na_2O_2` is

A

`3,2`

B

`1,0`

C

`0,1`

D

`-0.33,-1`

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To determine the oxidation number of oxygen in \( KO_3 \) and \( Na_2O_2 \), we will analyze each compound step by step. ### Step 1: Determine the oxidation number of oxygen in \( KO_3 \) 1. **Identify the oxidation states of other elements**: - Potassium (K) is an alkali metal and typically has an oxidation state of +1. 2. **Set up the equation**: - Let the oxidation number of oxygen be \( x \). - In \( KO_3 \), there are 3 oxygen atoms, so the total contribution from oxygen is \( 3x \). - The overall charge of the compound is neutral (0). - The equation can be set up as: \[ +1 + 3x = 0 \] 3. **Solve for \( x \)**: \[ 3x = -1 \\ x = -\frac{1}{3} \] ### Step 2: Determine the oxidation number of oxygen in \( Na_2O_2 \) 1. **Identify the oxidation states of other elements**: - Sodium (Na) is also an alkali metal and has an oxidation state of +1. - There are 2 sodium atoms, contributing a total of +2. 2. **Set up the equation**: - Let the oxidation number of oxygen be \( y \). - In \( Na_2O_2 \), there are 2 oxygen atoms, so the total contribution from oxygen is \( 2y \). - The overall charge of the compound is neutral (0). - The equation can be set up as: \[ 2(+1) + 2y = 0 \] 3. **Solve for \( y \)**: \[ 2 + 2y = 0 \\ 2y = -2 \\ y = -1 \] ### Summary of Results - The oxidation number of oxygen in \( KO_3 \) is \( -\frac{1}{3} \). - The oxidation number of oxygen in \( Na_2O_2 \) is \( -1 \). ### Final Answer - The oxidation number of oxygen in \( KO_3 \) is \( -\frac{1}{3} \). - The oxidation number of oxygen in \( Na_2O_2 \) is \( -1 \).

To determine the oxidation number of oxygen in \( KO_3 \) and \( Na_2O_2 \), we will analyze each compound step by step. ### Step 1: Determine the oxidation number of oxygen in \( KO_3 \) 1. **Identify the oxidation states of other elements**: - Potassium (K) is an alkali metal and typically has an oxidation state of +1. 2. **Set up the equation**: ...
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