Question

The oxidation number of oxygen in $O{F}_2$ is

• A. 2
• B. -2
• C. 1
• D. -1

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$\stackrel{+2}{O}\stackrel{-1\times 2}{F_2}:x-2=0\Rightarrow x=2$ $\therefore$ Oxidation number of $O=+2$