Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2010

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    Oxygen exhibits positive oxidation state in

    A)  \[CO\]                                 

    B)  \[{{F}_{2}}O\]

    C)  \[NO\]                                

    D)  \[{{N}_{2}}O\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Oxygen shows positive oxidation state only in its compounds with more electronegative element. Since F is more electronegative than oxygen, the oxidation state of \[O\] in \[{{F}_{2}}O\] is +2.


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