NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-77

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    Potassium superoxide is the inorganic compound with the formula \[K{{O}_{2}}\]. It is a yellow solid that decomposes in moist air. It is a rare example of a stable salt of the superoxide ion. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding potassium superoxide?

    A)  Oxidation state of oxygen in \[K{{O}_{2}}\] is -1/2

    B)  Oxidation state of potassium is + 1

    C)  It is used in preparation of breathing mask

    D)  It is a reducing agent

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In real \[K{{O}_{2}}\] is a very good oxidising agent \[K{{O}_{2}}\] is even more good oxidising agent than \[{{K}_{2}}{{O}_{2}}\].


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