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Q. The oxidation number of $O$ in $OF_{2}$ is

Bihar CECEBihar CECE 2009

Solution:

Let the oxidation state of $O$ in $OF _{2}$ is $x$.
$OF _{2}$
$x+(-1) \times 2=0$
$x-2=0$
$\therefore x=+2$