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Q. The oxidation state of $K$ in $KO_2$ is

The s-Block Elements

Solution:

The oxidation number of oxygen in superoxide ion $(O_2^-)$ is $-1$ ; since the compound is neutral, therefore, the oxidation state of potassium is $+1$.