EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-2003

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    \[\text{O}_{2}^{2-}\]is the symbol of...... ion.

    A)  oxide                                   

    B)  super oxide

    C)  peroxide            

    D)  monoxide       

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     The symbol \[{{O}^{2-}}\]is known as oxide ion. The symbol\[O_{2}^{-}\] is known as super oxide  because its oxidation state is\[-\frac{1}{2}.\] The symbol \[O_{2}^{2-}\]is known as peroxide ion because oxidation state of oxygen in\[\text{O}_{2}^{2-}\] is \[-1.\]


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