CBSE Class 11-science Answered
what is the oxidation state of K in KO2?
Asked by rajenderdagar123 | 14 Feb, 2017, 09:15: PM
Expert Answer
The oxidation state of each oxygen atom is -1/2 since it is a superoxide ion.
Let the oxidation state of K be x.
x + 2(-1/2) = 0
2x-2 = 0
2x=2
x=+1
Answered by Vaibhav Chavan | 15 Feb, 2017, 11:31: AM
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