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प्रश्न
Find the oxidation state of sodium in Na2O2.
उत्तर
Let the oxidation state of Na be x. The oxidation state of oxygen, in case of peroxides, is –1.
Therefore,
2(x) + 2(-1) = 0
2x - 2 = 0
2x = 2
x = +1
Therefore, the oxidation sate of sodium is +1.
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