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What is the oxidation state of K in `KO_(2)` ?

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The superoxide species is represented as `O_(2)^(-)` . It has one unit negative charge . Since the compound is neural , therefore , the oxidation state of K is `+1`.
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Knowledge Check

  • Oxidation state of O in KO_(2) is

    A
    `-2`
    B
    0
    C
    `+2`
    D
    None of these

  • What is the oxidation state of P in Ba (H_(2) PO_(2)) _(2)

    A
    `+1`
    B
    `+2`
    C
    `+3`
    D
    `-1`

  • What is the oxidation state of P in Ba(H_(2)PO_(2))_(2) ?

    A
    `+1`
    B
    `+2`
    C
    `+3`
    D
    `-1`