Question

What is oxidation number of oxygen in OF₂?

Options

• -2

• +1

• +2

• -1

Answer 1

+2

Explanation:

Total oxidation state of OF₂ will be equal to zero. Let be oxidation state of oxygen be x.

So, x + [2 × (- 1)] = 0

x - 2 = 0 ⇒ x = ± 2

Hence, the oxidation state of oxygen is + 2.