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

JIPMERJIPMER 2009Redox Reactions

Solution:

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