Question

In $KO_2$, the nature of oxygen species and the oxidation state of oxygen atom are, respectively :

• A. Oxide and -2
• B. Superoxide and -1/2
• C. Peroxide and -1/2
• D. Superoxide and -1

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Superoxide and -1/2

Answer 2

$KO_2$ Potassium superoxide

$K^+O^{-1}_2 ;$ Oxidation state of oxygen in $O^-_2$ is $\frac{-1}{2}.$