Question

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

• A. $+1$
• B. $-1$
• C. $+2$
• D. $-2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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