Question

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

विकल्प

• +2, +1 and `+1/2`

• +1, +1 and +1

• +1, +4 and +2

• +1, +2 and +4

Answer 1

Oxidation number of potassium in K₂O, K₂O₂ and KO₂, respectively, is +1, +1 and +1.

Explanation:

In all of its oxides, superoxides, and peroxides, potassium exhibits a +1 state.