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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Oxidation state MCQ

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Oxidation stateEasyQuestion 20061

Question

Oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds is:

  1. A
    -2
    Correct
  2. B
    -1
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    +2

Correct answer

-2

Explanation

This is the usual oxidation state except in peroxides, superoxides, and OF2_2.

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