Question

Oxidation state of oxygen in $F_{2}O$ is

• A. 1
• B. -1
• C. 2
• D. -2

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

2

Answer 2

Let the oxidation state of oxygen in $F _{2} O$ is $x$. $F _{2} O$ $2(-1)+x=0 (\because F$ is more electronegative) $-2+x=0$ $x=+2$