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JEE PYQ: Redox Reactions Question 13

Question 13 - 2020 (07 Jan Shift 1)

Oxidation number of potassium in K₂O, K₂O₂ and KO₂, respectively, is:

(1). (+2, +1 and +1/2)

(2). (+1, +1 and +1)

(3). (+1, +4 and +2)

(4). (+1, +2 and +4)

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Answer: (2)

Solution

Potassium always shows +1 oxidation state in its oxides, peroxides and superoxides.


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