Q. The oxidation state of potassium in is

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In oxidation state, group (l) metals (alkali metals) such as potassium always have oxidation state . The ion is called a superoxide anion and its overall oxidation state is . Each oxygen atom contributes equally to overall oxidation state, so the oxidation state of each individual oxygen is . The compound is called potassium superoxide.