Oxidation state of 'O' in K*O_{2} is
Correct answer: D. -1
- A. -2
- B. -4
- C. -5
- D. -1
Explanation
as K belongs to group 1A so it has 1 oxidation number which is why Oxygen will also have one oxidation number, but in negative. it is super oxide
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